Kangana Ranaut starrer period drama film, 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', which is based on the life of Rani Laxmi Bai has an excellent weekend on Box-Office.

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. On its first day the film had a sluggish opening but on the second and third day, the film witnessed growth and managed to collect ₹ 42. 55 crores on the Box-Office.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shard the details about Box-Ofice collection on social media and wrote, "#Manikarnika has an excellent weekend... Crosses ₹ 40 cr mark after a sluggish start [Day 1]... Kangana's biggest opener... Delhi, NCR, UP, Punjab and Rajasthan have performed best... Fri 8.75 cr, Sat 18.10 cr, Sun 15.70 cr. Total: ₹ 42.55 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Tamil #Telugu".

#Manikarnika has an excellent weekend... Crosses ₹ 40 cr mark after a sluggish start [Day 1]... Kangana's biggest opener... Delhi, NCR, UP, Punjab and Rajasthan have performed best... Fri 8.75 cr, Sat 18.10 cr, Sun 15.70 cr. Total: ₹ 42.55 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Tamil #Telugu

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 28, 2019

Manikarnika showcases the entire story and life of our country's first only female warrior queen Rani Laxmi Bai. Kangana Ranaut essayed the character of Rani Laxmi Bai.

The film also marked the big transition and Bollywood debut of TV sensation Ankita Lokhande who portrayed the character of Jhalkari Bai, queen's closest aide, and confidant in the film.

There's a stellar ensemble cast that includes Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope, Suresh Oberoi as Bajirao 2, and Danny Denzongpa as Ghulam Ghaus Khan among others.

Produced by Zee Studios in association with Kamal Jain and Nishant Pitti, it has been directed by Kangana Ranaut & Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi.