Drishyam 3: Distressed farmer files complaint against Mohanlal and makers for using his real car number
Updated On: 12 June, 2026 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Despite success, Drishyam 3 is in controversy after a farmer claimed his real vehicle registration number was used in the film without permission. He has filed a complaint and demanded removal of the scenes and a ban

Drishyam 3 (Pic/Google Images)
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 has emerged as one of the year’s biggest Malayalam blockbusters. The movie has so far grossed Rs 236.59 crore worldwide. However, the film has run into controversy after a cardamom farmer alleged that his real vehicle registration number was used in the film without permission. The complainant has demanded that the film’s scene be removed.
Drishyam 3 lands in controversy
Drishyam 3 has landed in controversy after a cardamom farmer alleged that the filmmakers used his real vehicle registration number without consent. As per a Mathrubhumi report, RD Rajeev from Rendumakkal in Kunchithanny, Idukki, claimed that the car shown in the film featuring Georgekutty (Mohanlal) carried the number “KL 69 D 2772,” which matches his own vehicle. He has filed a complaint with the Munnar Deputy Superintendent of Police, naming producer Antony Perumbavoor, director Jeethu Joseph, and Mohanlal as respondents.




