It's yet another Friday, and while we are already prepping for the weekend that is rolling in with every passing minute, our plans to kickstart the weekend are already in place. With two most awaited (albeit shrouded in controversies) movies 'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi' and 'Thackeray' hitting the theatres today, the most eventful plan would be to leave work early and hit the cinema hall. Which can always be followed up with good food and wine later, right?

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Zee Entertainment organises special screening of #Manikarnika -The Queen Of Jhansi for the Hon'ble President of India tomorrow at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre along with #KanganaRanaut and the team. The magnum opus gets its first honour! Releasing on 25th January.

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But of course before you do that, you would want to be sure that your time and money would be worth the risk. We get you, and that is exactly why we decided to bring you the initial reviews for Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika' which is based on the life and times of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, and her stupendous resistance and fight against the British.

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#Repost @missmalini • • • The teaser of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi will be released on Gandhi Jayanti - a day when we celebrate the indomitable spirit of freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi. Rani Laxmi Bai has been one of the first, fiercest warrior queens, who fought for independence against the British army. So the makers felt this would be the apt day to launch the teaser of the film that captures the historic life story of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Kangana Ranaut looks gorgeous in this still from the movie. I can't wait to watch the teaser! - @swagatadam, Bollywood Junkie ð·Follow @missmalinibollywood for your filmy fixâ¨ð¹ . . . . . #kanganaranaut #Actress #Manikarnika #Bollywood #moviestars

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These initial Twitter reviews from real movie-goers will help you decide for yourself if this film is worth your Friday evening. However, from what we gathered so far, movie-goers are in absolute awe of Kangana's portrayal of this powerful historical figure, while some have even claimed that this film will be Kangana's crowning glory and lead her to win a National Award.

Ankita Lokhande, who makes her Bollywood debut with this film, and will be seen portraying the role of Jhalkari Bai, has also caught people's attention with her performance. The audience has especially appreciated the screenplay and action sequence of the film, though some have also pointed out that the rising action of the film is slow to start in the first half of the film.

With a killer story, stellar direction and performances from the likes of Suresh Oberoi, Atul Kulkarni, Danny Denzongpa and Jisshu Sengupta in key roles, this one indeed seems like a blockbuster in the making.

#ManikarnikaReview
One can't refrain oneself from praising the lead lady #KanganaRanaut, She is nailing her role with perfection. But one more person who's grabbing my attention is @anky1912 as JhalkariBai. ðð
She's looking fab & nailing her character.â¤#Manikarnika

— Durgansh Dixit (@DurganshDixit) January 25, 2019

Slow but extremely powerful, can't understand that pointð¤

Well, Film makers are not magician, better we sud avoid mini-mistake. Plz friends support the grandeur, empowerment n honour of RaniLaxmiBai. At least makers did extreme job to make her biofilm #ManikarnikaReview

— NazmulHossain (@NZLhossain) January 25, 2019

Kangana is a synonym of Perfection. There is something very Strong about this woman that one can't denny.
#Manikarnika #KanganaRanaut #ManikarnikaReview #ManikarnikaTheQueenofJhansi @KanganaFanClub @Rangoli_A @ManikarnikaFilm pic.twitter.com/jVNTqoiXSs

— Ashish Shekhar (@calmly_calloff) January 25, 2019

Manikarinka - A powerful, genuine portrait by #KanganaRanaut. Single handedly she uplift the film.

Blockbuster ahead!!!! #ManikarnikaReview

— Him@n (@Hhimanmi) January 25, 2019

#KanganaRanaut is getting National award for the movie for sure !#Manikarnika #ManikarnikaReview

— Yash Agarwal (@yashlovedrashti) January 25, 2019

What keeps us with Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi is Rani Ranaut, who in her best moments, owns her part, the narrative, and the screen. Well said @shubhragupta @ieEntertainment #ManikarnikaReview. I totally agree with u ma'am.

— Abki Baar ? Sarkar (@Baahubaliii) January 25, 2019

#Manikarnika
One Word Review : Excellent Story- Direction - #KanganaRanaut Steal the Show...
Book Your Ticket#ManikarnikaReview #ManikarnikaTheQueenOfJhansi

— HONEST- CriTic (@realNipeshPatel) January 25, 2019

#Manikarnika

What a Movie

Salute to #KanganaRanaut for her dedication. Unbelievable!ðª#ManikarnikaReview pic.twitter.com/KuX30ib9b5

— Proudy Indian ð®ð³ (@Mejorsunil) January 25, 2019

#ManikarnikaReview
First half: brilliant in parts, dull in some.
Striking right before interval.#Manikarnika #ManikarnikaTheQueenOfJhansi

— badal yadav (@badal_bnftv) January 25, 2019

#ManikarnikaReview  khoob ladi mardani thi wo #jhansi wali Rani thi wo ... Kudos to #KanganaRanaut #ManikarnikaTheQueenOfJhansi @prasoonjoshi_ @ZeeStudios_  @KanganaFanClub https://t.co/OoIdL5y8zg

— Rahul Chauhan (@RahulCh10968576) January 25, 2019

Excellent reviews pouring from every critic for #ManikarnikaTheQueenofJhansi #KanganaRanaut has nailed it.
Go watch this historical movie with whole family, let the children know whom they should follow, let girls feels empower after watching #Manikarnika.#ManikarnikaReview https://t.co/pB1Izy2ynS

— Dr.Deepa Sharma (@deepadoc) January 25, 2019

Well #KanganaRanaut is getting that National Award...and rightly so! She deserves it! Keep killing it girl and proving your detractors wrong! #Manikarnika #ManikarnikaReview #ManikarnikaTheQueenOfJhansi #KanganaRanaut @Rangoli_A @KanganaDaily @KanganaFanClub

— SERENDIPITY (@astheteabrews) January 25, 2019

they still are impactful and somewhere they shows how new India ll progress in film making. Action scenes looks natural at times and they don't surprise you that how the hell did that happen. 𤣠This weekend, you should watch.
â­ï¸ â­ï¸ â­ï¸ 1/2 #ManikarnikaReview @kangna_ranaut

— Follow Me (@mayur798) January 25, 2019

Just saw #Manikarnika in UAE first show, outstanding, phenomenal and brilliant performance #kangnaRanaut,best historic movie seen,superb direction, amazing songs, great dialogues,emotions and deshbhakti at the top ,must must watch , will bag all the wardsðð

— Reena Gupta (@versatilecolor) January 24, 2019