Rs 250 Crore Lawsuit Hits Kangana Ranaut's Queen 2 Before Release

Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated Queen 2 has been struck by a staggering ₹250 crore lawsuit, casting a shadow over its release prospects. The legal dispute, brought forth by Phantom Studios in the Bombay High Court, alleges that Queen 2 is an unauthorized sequel to the 2014 smash hit Queen. This fresh controversy comes at a time when Kangana is seeking a much-needed box office revival following a string of underwhelming performances in her recent films.

The case revolves around the ownership of the Queen franchise. Phantom Studios, which produced the original and holds half of its intellectual property rights, claims exclusive authority to produce sequels or derivative works. As per reports, Phantom Studios had previously issued public notices and attempted settlement discussions with both JioStar and director Vikas Bahl, but these efforts failed to yield an agreement.

The lawsuit was triggered after Phantom Studios discovered that filming for Queen 2 had concluded and the movie was already in post-production. The sequel reunites Kangana Ranaut with director Vikas Bahl, the duo behind the National Award-winning original. However, with Phantom seeking an injunction to halt use of its intellectual property, the film’s progress toward release is now uncertain.

The final outcome of this high-stakes legal battle will determine whether Queen 2 can move ahead as planned. Fans and industry insiders alike are closely watching the court’s decision, as it could either clear the path for the sequel or cause further setbacks for Kangana’s comeback ambitions.