From whether or not Kangana Ranaut taking over the directorial reins of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi to Sonu Sood storming out of the film owing to differences with Kangana, Kangana's period drama has been making headlines for quite a while now. However, Manikarnika has certainly emerged as one of the most anticipated releases of 2019 and nothing changes the fact that we are all psyched about it. Ever since the makers released the first look of Kangana as Rani Laxmibai, one thing we are sure about is that none other but Kangana could do justice to this role. Now, another still from the film has surfaced online; She looks like a fierce warrior in this one. 

Talking about her character, the actress, in a statement to a leading daily, said, "When you talk about Laxmibai, she was the general of an army. She was an extraordinary woman. How many battles she fought in the prime of her youth! She was like a killing machine. So it would be a shame to try to get into character superficially through clothes, make-up, hairstyles and jewellery. And if you give blood to play such a woman, it's worth it. To be honest, I'm only happy. You can't hope to immortalise the greatest warrior of all times without having a battle scar on your face."

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In the latest still, the actress (as Rani Laxmi Bai) appears to be in the middle of a battle against the East India Company. This new still has only gotten us more excited about the film, hasn't it?

Helmed by Krish Jagarlamudi, Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is slated to release on January 25, 2019. Interestingly, the film is clashing with Hrithik Roshan starrer Super 30. Their clash at the box office makes audience wonder, who will perform better at the ticket windows. The period drama will see Kangana essay the role of a warrior Queen Jhansi; the actress underwent hardcore physical training for the same.

On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut, who was last seen in Hansal Mehta's Simran has her plate full, as she will also be seen in Rajkummar Rao starrer Mental Hai Kya. Reportedly, the actress has completed the London schedule of her much-anticipated film Mental Hai Kya. Stay tuned to LatestLY for further updates.

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