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Manikarnika teaser: Kangana's intense act is an ode to Rani Laxmibai

3rd October 2018

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika' official teaser is finally out and we are served to the era when the brave queen of Jhansi is up against the British East India Company. The teaser begins with a strong voice over of Amitabh Bachchan describing our nation as 'Soney ki chidiyan'; here comes our protagonist Kangana as the queen on the battlefield slaughtering a British flag and that's how to mark an entry as she slays it playing this larger than life role.

The attire and Kingdom set up seems authentic and more importantly, it is the angry eyes of the queen that enters the battlefield with her child and a sword in her hand embracing with the shield. The walking and horse riding sequences are magnificently shot and we sense the grace of the Queen of Jhansi. Click here to watch the official teaser.

Speaking about essaying this prestigious role, Kangana Ranaut said in a statement, "I am proud of this film, and of portraying a character who empowers and inspires. We have put in our heart, blood and sweat into making this film. Manikarnika will make every Indian proud."

Directed by Krish, the film stars Kangana Ranaut, Jishu Sengupta, Suresh Oberoi, Danny Denzongappa, Atul Kulkarni, Ankita Lokhande and Zeeshan Ayub among others. The film is written by the writers of 'Baahubali' and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.     

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