Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika The Queen of Jhansi has been constant with its performance at the box office. The film has, so far, composed Rs 56.90 crore. With the new release this weekend, the period drama is predictable to slow down.
This weekend, Rajkummar Rao and Sonam Kapoor starrer Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga will knock the screens.
Manikarnika has been co-directed by Kangana Ranaut and Krish. The movie also stars Ankita Lokhande, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Atul Kulkarni, Jisshu Sengupta, Suresh Oberoi, and Danny Denzongpa among others.
While opponent gave the film mixed reviews, celebrities have been shower commend on Kangana's film.
"I am extremely impressed by Kangana's performance and a way in Manikarnika. She looks completely fabulous and beautiful. I am really happy and proud of her. God bless her and wishing her all the best," Waheeda Rehman said in a statement.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Asha Parekh, and others have also lauded Kangana Ranaut.
Trade forecaster Taran Adarsh had previously tweeted, "#Manikarnika shows solid trending on weekdays… ₹ 60 cr [+/-] total [Week 1] is excellent… #RepublicDay holiday contributed majorly… Fri 8.75 cr, Sat 18.10 cr, Sun 15.70 cr, Mon 5.10 cr, Tue 4.75 cr, Wed 4.50 cr. Total: ₹ 56.90 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Tamil #Telugu".
Manikarnika crosses the big 50 crores in just five days. The film is still facing stiff opposition from the Vicky Kaushal starrer Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Manikarnika will face Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor starrer Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga at the box office during the upcoming weekend.