Kangana Ranaut’s Queen 2 faces Rs 2.5bn lawsuit over unauthorized sequel claims

Phantom Studios has initiated a legal battle seeking Rs 2.5 billion ($30 million) in damages against the producers of Queen 2, alleging that the sequel to the 2014 hit film is an unauthorized production. The legal notice, directed at filmmaker Vikas Bahl and associated entities, claims a breach of intellectual property rights over the franchise. Copyright Ownership Dispute The dispute centers on the ownership of the original film’s intellectual property. Queen, which won two National Film Awards, was originally produced by the now-restructured Phantom Films. Phantom Studios, the current rights holder, asserts that no permission or legal transfer was granted to Bahl or any other party to develop a sequel. The legal notice demands an immediate cessation of the project and financial compensation for the unauthorized use of the brand. Production Status and Claims Kangana Ranaut, who starred in the original film, recently confirmed that a script for Queen 2 had been finalized and that Bahl was set to return as director. However, Phantom Studios alleges that the project proceeded without their involvement or consent. The Rs 2.5 billion claim is based on the projected brand value and…