Well Indian box office witnesses an epic clash between two of the most anticipated films of 2019, Thackeray and Manikarnika. Thackeray is starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao. Thackeray is a political biographical drama based on the life of Shiv Sena late Bal Thackeray. On the other hand, Manikarnika is a period film which captures the life story of Rani Laxmibai and her fight against the British. The film features Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongappa and Suresh Oberoi in lead roles.
Thackeray and Manikarnika
Thackeray is releasing in about 2,000 screens and will hit theaters in 16 countries simultaneously, whereas, Manikarnika has locked in 2,900 screens. It will be released in 50 countries, and in three languages Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. According to film trade analysts, there will be a neck-to-neck competition between the two films in the state of Maharashtra. Especially with the Marathi and Hindi version of Thackeray coming together.
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Talking about the clash, Thackeray is more targeted at the Marathi audience. Bal Thackeray was a big leader for Maharashtra and there is a lot of curiosity about his life. On the other hand, Manikarnika is an ambitious film for Kangana. Her last films haven’t done very well and she needs to bounce back. There is a lot riding on the film.”
On the other hand, angana Ranaut’s on-screen charisma comes to the rescue for her director debuted film. She is impressive in each and every scene, never missing a beat. Manikarnika would certainly qualify among those rare screen gems with a female hero that is an out and out action film, and Ranaut, pulls off this feat with flair.
