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Honey Trehan to Direct 'Bandit Queen 2' on Phoolan Devi’s Post‑Prison Life
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:20 AM
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Filmmaker Honey Trehan announced a sequel titled ‘Bandit Queen 2’, focusing on the later years of Phoolan Devi after her release from prison.
Veteran filmmaker Honey Trehan has confirmed that a sequel to the iconic biopic on Phoolan Devi is in development. The new project, tentatively titled “Bandit Queen 2,” will explore the former bandit’s life after she completed her prison term.
Trehan, known for her work on socially relevant narratives, will helm the film, which aims to shed light on the challenges and transformations Phoolan faced upon re‑entering society. The sequel is expected to delve into her activism, personal relationships, and the legal battles that defined her post‑incarceration years.
The announcement, reported by The Times of India, marks the first official update on a continuation of the story that first brought Phoolan Devi’s dramatic rise and fall to a national audience. Production details, including cast and release timeline, have not been disclosed yet.
Trehan, known for her work on socially relevant narratives, will helm the film, which aims to shed light on the challenges and transformations Phoolan faced upon re‑entering society. The sequel is expected to delve into her activism, personal relationships, and the legal battles that defined her post‑incarceration years.
The announcement, reported by The Times of India, marks the first official update on a continuation of the story that first brought Phoolan Devi’s dramatic rise and fall to a national audience. Production details, including cast and release timeline, have not been disclosed yet.