Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | |
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Directed by | Krish Jagarlamudi Kangana Ranaut[1] |
Screenplay by | V. Vijayendra Prasad |
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Story by | V. Vijayendra Prasad |
Produced by | Zee Studios Kamal Jain Abhishek Vyas |
Starring | Kangana Ranaut Jisshu Sengupta Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub Ankita Lokhande |
Narrated by | Amitabh Bachchan |
Cinematography | Kiran Deohans Gnana Shekar V. S. |
Edited by | Rameshwar S. Bhagat Suraj Jagtap |
Music by | Songs: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Score: Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara |
Production companies | Zee Studios Kairos Kontent Studios |
Distributed by | Zee Studios |
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Running time | 150 minutes[3] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹99–125 crore[4][5] |
Box office | est. ₹132.95 crore[6] |
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language epic historical biographical action drama film[3] based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi.[7] 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.[8]
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi was released on 3700 screens in 50 countries worldwide on 25 January 2019.[9] 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.[10] The film also became the highest Indian opener in Japan in January 2020.[11] It is one of the highest grossing women-centric films in India.[12][13]
The film opened to positive critical response.[14] It was selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[15] 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.[16][17]
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