The history of India is filled with many amazing women who have sacrificed themselves for the sake of the country. Among all the notable freedom fighters that rallied for Indian Independence, there is one name that will always remain in the forefront of fables and legends. And that is the story of Rani Lakshmi Bai, or Queen Manikarnika, as she was known. Kangana Ranaut’s new movie trailer has been finally released.
Manikarnika tells us about an important part of our history!
Being on the frontier of Indian independence, Rani Lakshmi Bai refused to surrender Jhansi to the British and fought a brutal war against them. Her bravery inspired many others to raise arms against British rule in India. And now, we shall get to see her daring exploits on the big screen as well. With the help of a powerhouse actor like Kangana Ranaut and a stellar supporting cast of Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkaribai, Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope, Suresh Oberoi as Bajirao II, Jisshu Sengupta as Gangadhar Rao, Danny Denzongpa as Ghulam Mohammad Ghouse Khan and Yash Tonk as Rao Tula Ram among others, this movie is expected to set the silver screen on fire.
Kangna Ranaut’s portrayal has garnered her critical acclaim
Kangana Ranaut is already well-known for her acting chops. And in this movie, she seems to have pushed her limits to the extreme. From the makeup to the fiery attitude to the dialect, everything has been spot on. Kangana has taken all kinds of preparation to perform this role with utmost perfection and she has already been garnering rave reviews for her acting. If the trailer is any indication of how the film is about to be, Manikarnika is definitely Kangna’s sure-shot hit at success for this year.
The spunky actress has indeed been perfect for the part and is all praise for the director and her supporting actors for giving her this amazing opportunity. The regal attire has suited Kangana Ranaut quite well and she looks ready to play the part of the warrior queen!
The trailer itself has gotten mixed reviews from the public
However, it is all positive for Kangana’s portrayal of the 22nd-year-old freedom fighter, with critics calling it one of her best roles yet. The slightly negative reviews seem to be directed at the VFX and other special effects used in the film.
However, Manikarnika promises to be a spectacular visual fest which will stir patriotic feelings in your heart! With a solid plot, a great cast and memorable songs, it is expected to be one of the top blockbusters of the upcoming year. Directed by the esteemed Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, the movie is all set to release in January next year and astound and astonish moviegoers with its amazing story!