Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- heroic
- patriotic
- fiery
- historical movie night
- bollywood action night
What critics said
Critics found the historical epic overlong and simplistic but widely praised Kangana Ranaut's fiery, commanding performance as Rani Lakshmibai.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lakshmi Bai defends Jhansi against the East India Company while speeches and battles emphasize sacrifice for the country.
After the death of Gangadhar Rao, Lakshmi Bai takes the throne and leads the defense of Jhansi herself.
The protagonist rides horses, wields swords, leaps onto elephants, and commands resistance battles in an expansive period setting.
Critics describe the film as an old-fashioned patriotic saga told in broad strokes, with Ranaut presenting Lakshmi Bai as an unwavering icon.
Films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, and why
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
historical action spectacle centered on a determined female ruler resisting colonial power
Bajirao Mastani
Hindi historical epic combining patriotic drama, rebellion, and stylized battle sequences
Padmaavat
female-led period action drama about resistance against imperial forces
Movie Details
- Directors
- Kangana Ranaut, Krish Jagarlamudi
- Release Date
- 2019-01-25
- Runtime
- 148 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (56)
Cast
- Kangana Ranaut
- Danny Denzongpa
- Suresh Oberoi
- Atul Kulkarni
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda
- Jisshu Sengupta
- Zeeshan Ayub
- Ankita Lokhande
- Unnati Davara
- Richard Keep
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi about?
- A fierce queen transforms a succession crisis into a full-scale armed defense of Jhansi against the East India Company.
- What is Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi as graphic.
- What did critics think of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi?
- Critics found the historical epic overlong and simplistic but widely praised Kangana Ranaut's fiery, commanding performance as Rani Lakshmibai.
- Which films are like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi?
- Films with a similar feel include The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat.
- How long is Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi?
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi runs 148 minutes.
- Where can I watch Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi?
- In United States, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
