'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' box-office collection Day 1: Kangana Ranaut starrer earns 7.50 crore

'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' is co-directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also plays the title lead in the film. The movie is based on Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. The film features stars like Ankita Lokhande, Jisshu Sengupta, Danny Denzongpa among others. The film released on 25th January worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Looking at the reactions of the audience, the film is well-received.

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According to a report on boxofficeindia.com, the film earned Rs 7.50 crore on day one. As per reports, the film has emerged the fifth highest opener where the film is driven by a female star of the film.
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a biographical account of how Rani Laxmibai waged a war against the

East India Company

. It chronicles her journey from the place where she grew up, Bithoor to becoming the

Rani of Jhansi

, and eventually turning into a warrior Queen. A special screening was organized for Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India, at

Rashtrapati Bhavan

. The cast and crew of 'Manikarnika' were felicitated by the President after watching the film.