Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Queen 2 has landed in legal trouble. The film, which is being touted as a ‘sequel’ to her 2014 box office hit Queen, has been hit by a massive Rs 250 crore lawsuit. Phantom Studios, the producers of the original film, have moved the Bombay High Court alleging that the sequel is being made without their consent. The sequel is being produced by JioStar.&nbsp;<h2>Queen 2 in legal trouble</h2>Phantom Studios, which produced Queen, claimed in its lawsuit that when the 2014 hit was made, there was an agreement between the plaintiff and respondent (JioStar) that in future, if any sequel or prequel was to be made, then both parties would have 50% rights on it. Phantom Studios added that it had not consented to any sequels, adaptations or derivative works of the film.&nbsp;The suit, filed against JioStar India Private Limited through the legal firm Rashmikant and Partners, sought an injunction against the release of the film and demanded damages of Rs 250 crore.&nbsp;The suit added that since May last year, Phantom Studios has been corresponding with JioStar asserting its rights, but has received no response. “The plaintiff seeks to restrain the defendants from proceeding with the impugned film and to enforce the plaintiff's rights as 50 per cent co-owner of the derivative rights in the film,” the suit said.&nbsp;<h2>Queen 2 ‘not a sequel’, claims JioStar</h2>&nbsp;On Tuesday, responding to the suit, JioStar, claimed that the film was not a sequel but an independent production separate from the first film. JioStar India Private Limited, the respondent, claimed on Tuesday that the upcoming film was not a sequel.&nbsp;In a statement shared in response to the lawsuit, JioStar said the new film has an original, independent story. “It has no narrative, character or creative connection to any prior work, and is neither a sequel nor a prequel to any existing title,” it said.&nbsp;"The word 'Queen' is a part of the English language. No party can claim exclusive ownership over a common noun, and any such claim has no basis in law," JioStar's statement added.&nbsp;Incidentally, both films have been helmed by Vikas Behl. Behl was part of Phantom Films back in 2014 but left the production house some years later.&nbsp;<h2>All about Queen</h2>The 2014 film Queen, written by Anvita Dutt and directed by Vikas Bahl, won National Awards for the Best Feature Film and for Best Actress. The coming-of-age film featured Kangana Ranaut, Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. The film was also a commercial success, grossing ₹95 crore worldwide on a ₹20 crore budget. There are no details yet on the cast of Queen 2.

Days after Kangana Ranaut wrapped up the shoot for Queen 2, Phantom Studios has filed a lawsuit against JioStar for making a sequel without their consent. Phantom had produced the first film which had released in 2014. 

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Queen 2 has landed in legal trouble. The film, which is being touted as a ‘sequel’ to her 2014 box office hit Queen, has been hit by a massive Rs 250 crore lawsuit. Phantom Studios, the producers of the original film, have moved the Bombay High Court alleging that the sequel is being made without their consent. The sequel is being produced by JioStar. Queen 2 in legal trouble Phantom Studios, which produced Queen, claimed in its lawsuit that when the 2014 hit was made, there was an agreement between the plaintiff and respondent (JioStar) that in future, if any sequel or prequel was to be made, then both parties would have 50% rights on it. Phantom Studios added that it had not consented to any sequels, adaptations or derivative works of the film. The suit, filed against JioStar India Private Limited through the legal firm Rashmikant and Partners, sought an injunction against the release of the film and demanded damages of Rs 250 crore. The suit added that since May last year, Phantom Studios has been corresponding with JioStar asserting its rights, but has received no response. “The plaintiff seeks to restrain the defendants from proceeding with the impugned film and to enforce the plaintiff's rights as 50 per cent co-owner of the derivative rights in the film,” the suit said. Queen 2 ‘not a sequel’, claims JioStar On Tuesday, responding to the suit, JioStar, claimed that the film was not a sequel but an independent production separate from the first film. JioStar India Private Limited, the respondent, claimed on Tuesday that the upcoming film was not a sequel. In a statement shared in response to the lawsuit, JioStar said the new film has an original, independent story. “It has no narrative, character or creative connection to any prior work, and is neither a sequel nor a prequel to any existing title,” it said. "The word 'Queen' is a part of the English language. No party can claim exclusive ownership over a common noun, and any such claim has no basis in law," JioStar's statement added. Incidentally, both films have been helmed by Vikas Behl. Behl was part of Phantom Films back in 2014 but left the production house some years later. All about Queen The 2014 film Queen, written by Anvita Dutt and directed by Vikas Bahl, won National Awards for the Best Feature Film and for Best Actress. The coming-of-age film featured Kangana Ranaut, Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. The film was also a commercial success, grossing ₹95 crore worldwide on a ₹20 crore budget. There are no details yet on the cast of Queen 2.

Days after Kangana Ranaut wrapped up the shoot for Queen 2, Phantom Studios has filed a lawsuit against JioStar for making a sequel without their consent. Phantom had produced the first film which had released in 2014.&nbsp;

Kangana Ranaut's Queen 2 hit with Rs 250 crore law suit as producers clash over sequel rights

Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao.&nbsp; 
 
While promoting his new film Shaitaan, which stars Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead, Bahl was asked whether he intends to make a sequel of the hugely successful film.&nbsp; 
 
Ten years of Queen 
 
Vikas spoke to News18 and stated that despite completing a decade, people still asked him about Queen and the possibility of a remake. He also stated that because the bar was set so high with the film, he wanted the sequel to match up to it. 
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“It makes me feel like the film was released just yesterday. I am happy to say that we have finished writing the story. So yes, the sequel should happen,” he said, adding, “If I didn’t feel the pressure of matching up to the expectations that people have from the sequel, I would have already made it four years back just for money. But we were sure we wouldn’t do it until we got a story that delivered as much as Queen did.” 
 
Bahl subsequently made films like Shaandaar,&nbsp;Super 30, Goodbye and Ganapath. 
 
About Shaitaan 
 
Vikas’ upcoming film Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika in the lead roles, will be released on March 9. The trailer of the film was released on Thursday, promising a ride filled with twists and turns. The trailer saw Madhavan’s character enter Ajay and Jyothika’s home, turning their world upside down, despite promising to leave in 15 minutes.&nbsp;

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The film is co-produced by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Shaitaan is reportedly a remake of Krishnadev Yagnik’s 2023 Gujarati film Vash.

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Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao.

Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. While promoting his new film Shaitaan, which stars Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead, Bahl was asked whether he intends to make a sequel of the hugely successful film. Ten years of Queen Vikas spoke to News18 and stated that despite completing a decade, people still asked him about Queen and the possibility of a remake. He also stated that because the bar was set so high with the film, he wanted the sequel to match up to it. “It makes me feel like the film was released just yesterday. I am happy to say that we have finished writing the story. So yes, the sequel should happen,” he said, adding, “If I didn’t feel the pressure of matching up to the expectations that people have from the sequel, I would have already made it four years back just for money. But we were sure we wouldn’t do it until we got a story that delivered as much as Queen did.” Bahl subsequently made films like Shaandaar, Super 30, Goodbye and Ganapath. About Shaitaan Vikas’ upcoming film Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika in the lead roles, will be released on March 9. The trailer of the film was released on Thursday, promising a ride filled with twists and turns. The trailer saw Madhavan’s character enter Ajay and Jyothika’s home, turning their world upside down, despite promising to leave in 15 minutes. Crew first look: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon are here to slay! The film is co-produced by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Shaitaan is reportedly a remake of Krishnadev Yagnik’s 2023 Gujarati film Vash. All India Rank review: Varun Grover narrates a familiar story wrapped in 90s nostalgia

It should happen: Vikas Bahl on making a sequel of Queen

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Kangana Ranaut's Queen 2 hit with Rs 250 crore law suit as producers clash over sequel rights

It should happen: Vikas Bahl on making a sequel of Queen