Manikarnika Movie Review
Kangana shines in a superfluous narrative
- Film: "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi"
- Director: Kangana Ranaut and Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Atul Kulkarni, Danny Denzonpa, Suresh Oberoi, Jishu Sengupta, Vikram Kochhar, Prajakta Mali, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, Kulbushan Kharbanda
Here is an opportunity for those who have not heard of the legendary Rani Laxmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi, who gallantly battled against the British with her infant son tied to her back during the Indian revolution.
With a tale spanning from 1828 to 1858, the film, "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" gives you a fair picture about her life and times.
On the acting front, every actor appears sincere, but none stand out for their performance beside Actress Kangana Ranaut who has helmed this film along with Krish Jagarlamudi, plays the eponymous role with all sincerity. Her craft-fuelled intoxication is both naive and endearing. She breathes life into the feisty Manikarnika, but, just like the eye lashes she flaunts in the film.
Visually the film is a treat.
The war scenes with astutely choreographed action sequences are imposing. Mounted on a magnificent scale of an epic with excellent production values, the elaborate production designs of the sets along with the costumes are impressive.
The VFX and the live action sequences are seamlessly layered in the film.
Overall, this film is awe inspiring due to its grandeur but fails to touch the emotional chord in your heart.
My Rating: 3/5
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