Queen is an Indian Tamil-language period biographical drama streaming television series created by Reshma Ghatala. An adaptation of Anita Sivakumaran's novel of the same name, which is loosely based on the life of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, the script was written by Ghatala, with Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prasath Murugesan, jointly directing the series.
The series stars Ramya Krishnan, essaying the lead role as Shakthi Sheshadri, a fictional character resembling the former politician, while Anjana Jayaprakash and Anikha Surendran portraying the younger versions of Sheshadri. Indrajith Sukumaran, Vamsi Krishna, Tulasi / Sonia Agarwal, Lillete Dubey amongst others appear in prominent roles. The series chronicles the life and evolution of Sheshadri, and her journey from cinema industry to the politics.
