'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' trailer released

for on line Kangana Ranaut at the trailer release | Janak Bhat

The trailer of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi was released on Tuesday. The video gives us a peek into the life of Rani Laxmibai, the Queen of Jhansi. There are displays of her fearsome warrior skills, steadfast devotion to her homeland, and the sensitivity of a caring mother. The trailer shows the legendary queen fighting valiantly against the British forces, invoking the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji.

The shooting of the movie was marred by controversies. Actor Sonu Sood had exited, alleging that it was difficult to work with Kangana after she stepped into director Krish's shoes. In Rajasthan, a right wing group called Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha had demanded that the state government put an end to the shooting of the film. "We have come to know that the filmmakers are shooting for a love song in which Rani Laxmibai is seen with a British agent of East India Company. We suspect that the producers are making the film based on the controversial book, Rani, written by Jaishree Misra," state president Suresh Mishra said, reported PTI.

He said the protests would escalate, if the administration failed to ensure that no historical facts are distorted in the epic biographical film.

Manikarnika also features Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongappa, Atul Kulkarni and Zeeshan Ayub among others.