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Indian actor Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Queen 2’ has become the centre of a legal dispute after production company Phantom Studios filed a lawsuit, claiming that the sequel is an unauthorised continuation of the 2013 hit film ‘Queen’.

The production house has reportedly sought damages of INR 2.5 billion over the alleged violation of sequel rights. According to reports, Phantom Studios initially tried to resolve the matter through discussions with JioStar, but negotiations failed, leading the company to take legal action.

The dispute revolves around the ownership and rights of the original film, which was produced by Phantom Films, a production company co-founded by filmmakers including Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl.

Released in 2013, ‘Queen’ became one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed films. The movie followed the story of Rani, played by Kangana Ranaut, who travels alone on her honeymoon after her wedding is called off by her fiancé.

The film received critical praise for its emotional storytelling, humour and portrayal of women’s independence. Kangana’s performance earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, while the movie also achieved major commercial success.

Earlier this year, Kangana announced the return of the franchise with ‘Queen 2’, which is expected to continue Rani’s story years after the events of the original film. The project also reunites her with director Vikas Bahl.

Kangana Ranaut and the makers of the upcoming sequel have not yet issued any public statement regarding the lawsuit.

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