Tanu Weds Manu 3 Shelved Due to Creative Differences, Now Kangana to Focus on Queen 2 with Vikas Bahl — Whom She Accused During #MeToo

Bollywood queen Kangana Ranaut is once again in the spotlight — this time for two very different reasons. On one hand, the much-awaited Tanu Weds Manu 3 has been put on hold due to legal and creative disputes. On the other, Kangana is preparing to return as Rani in Queen 2, reuniting with director Vikas Bahl — the very filmmaker she once accused of inappropriate behaviour during the #MeToo movement.

Tanu Weds Manu 3: Legal Drama Kills the Buzz

Fans were excited to see Kangana and R. Madhavan back in the rom-com universe of Tanu Weds Manu. But now, the project has been indefinitely stalled.

• Who owns the film? Eros International has claimed full ownership of the title and issued a legal notice to director Aanand L. Rai.

• Creative fallout: Rai has had a rocky relationship with Eros ever since they altered his 2013 film Raanjhanaa’s climax with AI for a re-release, without his permission.

• Kangana’s triple role lost? Reports suggested Kangana was going to play three roles for the first time in her career. With the legal deadlock, that dream project seems shelved.

Pivot to Queen 2: A Bold but Controversial Move

With Tanu Weds Manu 3 on ice, Kangana is now pinning her hopes on another big franchise — Queen 2.

• Officially confirmed: Vikas Bahl has said the sequel begins filming in November 2025, with major scenes planned in London.

• Why the controversy? Back in 2018, Kangana publicly accused Bahl of making her uncomfortable during the shoot of Queen. She detailed incidents where his behaviour crossed boundaries, making this reunion a surprising — and for some, unsettling — move.

Career Pragmatism vs. Personal Principles

This collaboration has sparked debate: is Kangana prioritizing her career revival over personal principles?

• Queen (2014) won her a National Award and is considered a modern feminist classic.

• After several flops, a hit sequel could help restore her box office pull.

• But critics argue working with Bahl sends mixed signals after her strong stance during #MeToo.
  

The Industry Buzz

While Eros may explore a Tanu Weds Manu continuation without Aanand L. Rai, Queen 2 looks set to go ahead with Kangana and Bahl. Industry insiders say all eyes will be on whether the film sparks a major comeback — or another controversy.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab (FAQs)

1. Why was Tanu Weds Manu 3 shelved?Because of a legal fight between Eros International (who claim title rights) and director Aanand L. Rai.

2. Was Kangana really going to do a triple role? Yes, reports confirmed she was set to play three characters in the film.

3. Why is Queen 2 controversial? Because Kangana is reuniting with director Vikas Bahl, whom she had accused of inappropriate behaviour during #MeToo in 2018.

4. When will Queen 2 start filming? Shooting begins in November 2025, mainly in London.

5. What’s next for Kangana’s career? Her comeback now rests heavily on Queen 2. Success could revive her stardom, failure could deepen her slump.