Mohanlal's much-anticipated film Drishyam 3 has secured a significant ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD) investment from Pen Studios, a major production firm based in Mumbai. This investment comes amidst ongoing legal disputes with Amazon Prime Video, which has sought to restrain Aashirvad Cinemas from negotiating OTT rights with other parties. The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Amazon, which claims a contract from 2020 guarantees its ownership of future installments in the Drishyam franchise. The court will hear the case again on May 15. Despite these challenges, Drishyam 3 is set to release on May 21, 2024, coinciding with Mohanlal's 66th birthday. The film has already garnered ₹350 crore from pre-release distribution sales, underscoring its commercial potential. Director Jeethu Joseph has stated that his focus remains on the characters and their development rather than trying to outdo previous installments, promising a unique narrative for the third part of the franchise.