Underplayed Gems

Manikarnika—The Queen of Jhansi (2018)

Manikarnika—The Queen of Jhansi poster
Original title
iमणिकर्णिका
Directed by
Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi
Genre
drama film, action film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 28m
Rated
UA
Rating
6.6 of 10 from 55 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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This historical drama follows the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai, the queen of Jhansi who fought against British colonial rule in 19th century India. It shows her rise as a warrior and leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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What happens

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language epic historical drama film based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. It is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut from a screenplay written by V. Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by Zee Studios, the film stars Ranaut in the title role. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi was released on 3700 screens in 50 countries worldwide on 25 January 2019. The film performed moderately well internationally and in India in its theatrical run. The film holds the record for highest opening weekend collections for a female-driven film in India. The film also became the highest Indian opener in Japan in January 2020. It is one of the highest grossing women-centric films in India. The film opened to positive critical response. It was selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Ranaut's portrayal of Rani Lakshmi Bai garnered widespread critical acclaim winning her the National Film Award for Best Actress at the 67th National Film Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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