Manikarnika box office collection day 2: Kangana Ranaut's film mints Rs 18.10 crores

Mumbai: After a slow start on its opening day, Kangana Ranaut's period drama 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' has picked up its speed at the box office. The film has taken full advantage of Republic Day (Holiday) and collected Rs 18.10 crores at the box office.

Sharing the day 2 box office report of Kangana's 'Manikarnika', ace trade analyst, Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#Manikarnika sees remarkable growth on Day 2... Strong word of mouth has come into play, while #RepublicDay holiday has given the much-required boost... Day 3 will be in double digits again... Fri 8.75 cr, Sat 18.10 cr. Total: ₹ 26.85 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Tamil #Telugu".

Manikarnika has evoked mixed to positive response among critics. Deccan Chronicle’ film critic Mayur Sanap wrote in his 2.5-star review, "This is a grand, arresting subject but unfortunately, the overall direction is simply not quite up to the mark. A predictable story makes the film weaker by the usual treatment of telling a story of the feisty warrior queen. A few striking scenes don't unite for a satisfying whole."

Manikarnika released alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Bal Thackeray biopic, 'Thackeray'. Apart from Kangana, Manikarnika also stars Atul Kulkarni, Jisshu Sengupta, Suresh Oberoi, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa among others. KV Vijayendra Prasad, the screenwriter of blockbusters like Baahubali franchise and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, has penned the story of the film.