Reports have surfaced that a sequel to Kangana Ranaut’s iconic 2014 film, Queen, is officially in the works. Directed by Vikas Bahl, who also helmed the first installment, the film is expected to begin shooting in April. According to Bollywood Hungama, the sequel will not be called Queen 2, as the makers have a new title in mind.
Queen Forever in the Running for the Title
A source revealed to Bollywood Hungama,
“The makers had several options for the film’s title, and the one that has really caught their eye is Queen Forever. If all goes well, this will be what the film will be called.”
The source further explained,
“The makers feel Queen Forever is an apt title that aligns perfectly with the film’s subject. They are expected to finalize it soon and make an official announcement, hopefully before the shoot begins.”
Production Details
The sequel will be produced by Amit Chandrra under his banner, Trigger Happy Entertainment, which earlier produced the Farhan Akhtar-starrer 120 Bahadur in collaboration with Excel Entertainment.
Queen Forever: Rani’s Journey Continues
Unlike the original film, where Kangana Ranaut’s character, Rani, traveled to foreign destinations on a journey of self-discovery, the sequel will focus on her exploring different cities across India. According to Mid-Day, the film will delve into her continued path of self-discovery, but with a new setting and fresh challenges.
About Queen
The original Queen starred Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon, and Nayani Dixit. Produced by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap of Phantom Films, along with Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the film told the inspiring story of Rani, a young woman whose fiancé calls off their wedding at the last minute. Instead of succumbing to heartbreak,
Rani embarks on her honeymoon alone, a decision that transforms her life.Queen was celebrated for its progressive theme, unique storytelling, and Kangana Ranaut’s award-winning performance. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film also featured a memorable soundtrack by Amit Trivedi.
What made Queen truly remarkable was its box office journey opening modestly at Rs. 1.75 crore, the film grew on the strength of sheer word-of-mouth, ultimately earning Rs. 61 crore during its lifetime. It was one of the rare films of the 2010s to perform better in its second week than its first.
