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JioStar breaks silence on Queen 2 lawsuit, says Kangana Ranaut film is ‘an original, independent story’ JioStar has responded to Phantom Studios’ Rs 250 crore lawsuit over Queen 2, denying allegations that the upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer infringes upon the intellectual property rights of the 2014 hit Queen. The production house maintained that the film is an original project and has no creative connection with the National Award-winning drama.JioStar breaks silence on Queen 2 lawsuit, says Kangana Ranaut film is ‘an original, independent story’The statement comes days after Phantom Studios approached the Bombay High Court, alleging that JioStar had used the Queen intellectual property without authorisation. The studio has claimed ownership of 50 per cent of the original film’s intellectual property rights and argued that it had not granted permission for any sequel or derivative work.JioStar says Queen 2 is an original filmIn a statement published by Mid-Day, JioStar rejected the allegations and clarified that its collaboration with Kangana Ranaut is unrelated to the original Queen. “StarStudio18 is presently working with Ms Kangana Ranaut on a fresh production that is 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,” the company said.The production house also dismissed claims that the use of the word “Queen” in the title amounted to copyright infringement.‘Queen’ is a common noun, says production houseAddressing Phantom Studios’ objections, JioStar argued that the title itself cannot be exclusively owned. “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 is aware of the litigation and will defend its position through the appropriate legal process. We have full confidence in the merits of our case,” the statement read.The company indicated that it intends to contest the case in court.Released in 2014, Queen earned widespread critical acclaim and won two National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Kangana Ranaut. The film was jointly produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Phantom Films, which was founded by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. Although Phantom Films was dissolved in 2018, it was revived as Phantom Studios in 2021.Interestingly, Queen 2 reunites Kangana Ranaut with director Vikas Bahl, who also helmed the original film. The project reportedly went on floors earlier this year and has now entered the post-production stage.Also Read: Kangana Ranaut’s Queen 2 lands in legal trouble as Phantom Studios files Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar: ReportBOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATESCatch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.Dispute,Intellectual property,Intellectual Property (IP),Intellectual Property Rights,Jiostar,Kangana Ranaut,Legal Dispute,News,Phantom Studios,Queen 2

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JioStar has responded to Phantom Studios’ Rs 250 crore lawsuit over Queen 2, denying allegations that the upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer infringes upon the intellectual property rights of the 2014 hit Queen. The production house maintained that the film is an original project and has no creative connection with the National Award-winning drama.
JioStar breaks silence on Queen 2 lawsuit, says Kangana Ranaut film is ‘an original, independent story’
The statement comes days after Phantom Studios approached the Bombay High Court, alleging that JioStar had used the Queen intellectual property without authorisation. The studio has claimed ownership of 50 per cent of the original film’s intellectual property rights and argued that it had not granted permission for any sequel or derivative work.
JioStar says Queen 2 is an original film
In a statement published by Mid-Day, JioStar rejected the allegations and clarified that its collaboration with Kangana Ranaut is unrelated to the original Queen. “StarStudio18 is presently working with Ms Kangana Ranaut on a fresh production that is 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,” the company said.
The production house also dismissed claims that the use of the word “Queen” in the title amounted to copyright infringement.
‘Queen’ is a common noun, says production house
Addressing Phantom Studios’ objections, JioStar argued that the title itself cannot be exclusively owned. “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 is aware of the litigation and will defend its position through the appropriate legal process. We have full confidence in the merits of our case,” the statement read.
The company indicated that it intends to contest the case in court.
Released in 2014, Queen earned widespread critical acclaim and won two National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Kangana Ranaut. The film was jointly produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Phantom Films, which was founded by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. Although Phantom Films was dissolved in 2018, it was revived as Phantom Studios in 2021.
Interestingly, Queen 2 reunites Kangana Ranaut with director Vikas Bahl, who also helmed the original film. The project reportedly went on floors earlier this year and has now entered the post-production stage.
Also Read: Kangana Ranaut’s Queen 2 lands in legal trouble as Phantom Studios files Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar: Report

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JioStar has responded to Phantom Studios’ Rs 250 crore lawsuit over Queen 2, denying allegations that the upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer infringes upon the intellectual property rights of the 2014 hit Queen. The production house maintained that the film is an original project and has no creative connection with the National Award-winning drama.

JioStar breaks silence on Queen 2 lawsuit, says Kangana Ranaut film is ‘an original, independent story’

The statement comes days after Phantom Studios approached the Bombay High Court, alleging that JioStar had used the Queen intellectual property without authorisation. The studio has claimed ownership of 50 per cent of the original film’s intellectual property rights and argued that it had not granted permission for any sequel or derivative work.

JioStar says Queen 2 is an original film

In a statement published by Mid-Day, JioStar rejected the allegations and clarified that its collaboration with Kangana Ranaut is unrelated to the original Queen. “StarStudio18 is presently working with Ms Kangana Ranaut on a fresh production that is 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,” the company said.

The production house also dismissed claims that the use of the word “Queen” in the title amounted to copyright infringement.

‘Queen’ is a common noun, says production house

Addressing Phantom Studios’ objections, JioStar argued that the title itself cannot be exclusively owned. “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 is aware of the litigation and will defend its position through the appropriate legal process. We have full confidence in the merits of our case,” the statement read.

The company indicated that it intends to contest the case in court.

Released in 2014, Queen earned widespread critical acclaim and won two National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Kangana Ranaut. The film was jointly produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Phantom Films, which was founded by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. Although Phantom Films was dissolved in 2018, it was revived as Phantom Studios in 2021.

Interestingly, Queen 2 reunites Kangana Ranaut with director Vikas Bahl, who also helmed the original film. The project reportedly went on floors earlier this year and has now entered the post-production stage.

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut’s Queen 2 lands in legal trouble as Phantom Studios files Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar: Report

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Haunted – Echoes Of The Past lands in legal storm ahead of June 12 release; public notice cautions industry against release, streaming and monetisation amid NCLT status quo order A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., in the May 9, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, cautioned the Indian film trade and industry against proceeding with the release, distribution, exhibition, streaming, promotion or commercial exploitation of the upcoming film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, which is scheduled for a release on June 12, 2026. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the horror film stars Mimoh Chakraborty in the lead. As per Zauba Corp, Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt are the directors of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt Ltd while the former’s wife Shwetambari Bhatt is mentioned as an additional director in the company.Haunted – Echoes Of The Past lands in legal storm ahead of June 12 release; public notice cautions industry against release, streaming and monetisation amid NCLT status quo orderThe notice, issued regarding proceedings before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, refers to the matter involving CA Bharati Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., versus Vikram Bhatt and others. According to the notice, the Resolution Professional has filed the application before the NCLT in connection with certain alleged preferential transactions and connected reliefs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.The public notice states that by an order dated April 15, 2026, the NCLT directed all parties, related parties and connected parties, including assignors and assignees, to maintain a status quo in respect of and in relation to the subject matter of the proceedings. The order, as per the notice, continues to remain valid, subsisting and binding on all parties.The notice further claims that certain persons, entities, related parties, assigns, or assignees have purportedly announced the release of the subject film (Haunted – Echoes Of The Past) on or around June 12, 2026, despite the subsisting status quo order. As a result, the Resolution Professional has cautioned distributors, exhibitors, OTT platforms, broadcasters, streaming platforms, cinema chains, advertisers, licensors, aggregators and all other persons or entities associated with the film to refrain from commercially exploiting the horror flick, directly or indirectly, until further orders of the NCLT.The notice adds that any violation, facilitation, participation or non-compliance with the order would be at the concerned party’s own risk and may invite appropriate legal proceedings, including contempt action.Also Read: Swayambhu director Bharat Krishnamachari on shooting in the same forests as Pushpa, “We made a conscious effort to explore untouched locations” More Pages: Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past Box Office CollectionBOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATESCatch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.CA Bharati Manoj Daga,Hare Krishna Media Tech,Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past,Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,Legal Dispute,Mimoh Chakraborty,NCLT,News,Vikram Bhatt

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A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., in the May 9, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, cautioned the Indian film trade and industry against proceeding with the release, distribution, exhibition, streaming, promotion or commercial exploitation of the upcoming film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, which is scheduled for a release on June 12, 2026. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the horror film stars Mimoh Chakraborty in the lead. As per Zauba Corp, Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt are the directors of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt Ltd while the former’s wife Shwetambari Bhatt is mentioned as an additional director in the company.
Haunted – Echoes Of The Past lands in legal storm ahead of June 12 release; public notice cautions industry against release, streaming and monetisation amid NCLT status quo order
The notice, issued regarding proceedings before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, refers to the matter involving CA Bharati Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., versus Vikram Bhatt and others. According to the notice, the Resolution Professional has filed the application before the NCLT in connection with certain alleged preferential transactions and connected reliefs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The public notice states that by an order dated April 15, 2026, the NCLT directed all parties, related parties and connected parties, including assignors and assignees, to maintain a status quo in respect of and in relation to the subject matter of the proceedings. The order, as per the notice, continues to remain valid, subsisting and binding on all parties.
The notice further claims that certain persons, entities, related parties, assigns, or assignees have purportedly announced the release of the subject film (Haunted – Echoes Of The Past) on or around June 12, 2026, despite the subsisting status quo order. As a result, the Resolution Professional has cautioned distributors, exhibitors, OTT platforms, broadcasters, streaming platforms, cinema chains, advertisers, licensors, aggregators and all other persons or entities associated with the film to refrain from commercially exploiting the horror flick, directly or indirectly, until further orders of the NCLT.
The notice adds that any violation, facilitation, participation or non-compliance with the order would be at the concerned party’s own risk and may invite appropriate legal proceedings, including contempt action.
Also Read: Swayambhu director Bharat Krishnamachari on shooting in the same forests as Pushpa, “We made a conscious effort to explore untouched locations”

More Pages: Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past Box Office Collection

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A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., in the May 9, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, cautioned the Indian film trade and industry against proceeding with the release, distribution, exhibition, streaming, promotion or commercial exploitation of the upcoming film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, which is scheduled for a release on June 12, 2026. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the horror film stars Mimoh Chakraborty in the lead. As per Zauba Corp, Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt are the directors of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt Ltd while the former’s wife Shwetambari Bhatt is mentioned as an additional director in the company.

Haunted – Echoes Of The Past lands in legal storm ahead of June 12 release; public notice cautions industry against release, streaming and monetisation amid NCLT status quo order

The notice, issued regarding proceedings before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, refers to the matter involving CA Bharati Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., versus Vikram Bhatt and others. According to the notice, the Resolution Professional has filed the application before the NCLT in connection with certain alleged preferential transactions and connected reliefs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

The public notice states that by an order dated April 15, 2026, the NCLT directed all parties, related parties and connected parties, including assignors and assignees, to maintain a status quo in respect of and in relation to the subject matter of the proceedings. The order, as per the notice, continues to remain valid, subsisting and binding on all parties.

The notice further claims that certain persons, entities, related parties, assigns, or assignees have purportedly announced the release of the subject film (Haunted – Echoes Of The Past) on or around June 12, 2026, despite the subsisting status quo order. As a result, the Resolution Professional has cautioned distributors, exhibitors, OTT platforms, broadcasters, streaming platforms, cinema chains, advertisers, licensors, aggregators and all other persons or entities associated with the film to refrain from commercially exploiting the horror flick, directly or indirectly, until further orders of the NCLT.

The notice adds that any violation, facilitation, participation or non-compliance with the order would be at the concerned party’s own risk and may invite appropriate legal proceedings, including contempt action.

Also Read: Swayambhu director Bharat Krishnamachari on shooting in the same forests as Pushpa, “We made a conscious effort to explore untouched locations”

More Pages: Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past Box Office Collection

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A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media…