Not a rousing number though Kangana shows her skill with swords

After a rather disappointing teaser, the makers of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi came up with an improved trailer. Today, the producers launched the music of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi amidst fanfare with the cast, composers and lyricist in attendance. The first song unveiled was ‘Vijayi Bhava’, Sanskrit for ‘may victory be yours’. With Prasoon Joshi writing … Read more

Kamal Jain slams Krish for ‘attacking’ Kangana Ranaut over directorial credits 

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) co-producer Kamal Jain has hit out at director Krish for criticizing lead actress and co-director Kangana Ranaut over matters related to the credits. Jain, the founder of Kairos Kontent which is one of the producers of Manikarnika, issued a statement, saying: “Its very sad how Krish is trying to … Read more

Hansal Mehta opens up on his experiences with Kangana Ranaut

Since director Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi (better known as Krish) revealed his version of the truth of being ousted from the project Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), the support for the director on social media is growing. While the film does carry Krish’s name in the end credits as co-director, the manner of his replacement … Read more

Manikarnika, Thackeray have below par openings

Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi and Thackeray are two much-hyped films that were expected to drive the box office this weekend. However, neither film has enjoyed a great opening. Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika bagged a below-par Rs7.75 crore nett, while the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer bilingual Thackeray (Hindi version) could only get around Rs3 crore nett, as reported by BoxOfficeIndia.com. … Read more

Manikarnika will come as per schedule, says source refuting delay claims

This Republic Day weekend will see a clash between Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi and Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30, as both are scheduled to be released on 25 January 2019. Apart from the box office clash, what adds spice to this tussle is the frail relationship between Hrithik and Ranaut.   A report in … Read more

How the queen grows to love her country

At the music launch of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, lyricist Prasoon Joshi passionately appealed to all to express their love for the nation in their own way. The film’s makers have now released the second song, titled, aptly, ‘Bharat’. ‘Bharat’ shows how patriotism, love for the motherland, is a quality that the princess inherits from her father, teachers and … Read more

Grow a spine, your existence is all about being Karan Johar’s puppet, Kangana Ranaut tells Alia Bhatt

Kangana Ranaut has been at loggerheads with filmmaker Krish, her Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi co-director, for a while, but now the actress has hit out at rival Alia Bhatt for not coming out to watch her film. Speaking to reporters while promoting her forthcoming release Gully Boy (2019) on Thursday, Bhatt was asked about … Read more

Kangana Ranaut to promote Khadi fabric through Manikarnika

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which has sponsored the costumes for Kangana Ranaut-starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, is pleased that such films can promote the culture of wearing khadi among the youth. The period film based on the 18th-century warrior queen, Lakshmibai of Jhansi, would naturally require that the looks are authentic … Read more

Box office: Uri bags Rs2.75 crore on fourth Monday; Ek Ladki ..fares poorly 

A new week begins, but there is no change in order at the box office. Vicky Kauhhal’s Uri; The Surgical Strike (2019) is still leading the way. The RSVP produced action thriller bagged an impressive Rs2.75 crore nett. on its fourth Monday to take the film’s India business to a staggering Rs192 crore nett, as … Read more