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Key Features:
Historical drama, Biopic, Queen, Resistance, Patriotism, Warfare, British Empire, Leadership, Courage, Sacrifice, Historical figure
Tone:
serious, dramatic
Target Audience:
History enthusiasts, Fans of historical dramas, Viewers interested in stories of courage and resistance, People interested in Indian history
Emotional Arc:
['Determination → Conflict → Sacrifice']

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

2019-01-25
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Story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and her resistance to the British Rule.

Genres
History, Drama, Action
Cast
Kangana Ranaut, Danny Denzongpa, Suresh Oberoi, Atul Kulkarni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Jisshu Sengupta, Zeeshan Ayub, Ankita Lokhande, Unnati Davara, Richard Keep
Crew
Vijayendra Prasad, Kangana Ranaut, Vijayendra Prasad, Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
Rating
6.6(52 votes)
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