Kangana on ‘Manikarnika’ clash with ‘Thackeray’: No one asked us to shift release date

The makers of ‘Thackeray’ and Shiv Sena have already made clear that they wanted a solo release for the film. Notably, the film is based on the life and times of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray. Due to this, Emraan Hashmi starrer ‘Cheat India’, which was initially scheduled to release on January 25, shifted its release by a week. However, nothing was reported about the third release of the week ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’.

Yesterday, the first song of Kangana Ranaut‘s upcoming film ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ was released. At the launch, the entire star cast, as well as music directors and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, were present. Also, music director trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy were present at the launch.

Speaking on the occasion, Kangana cleared the air and added that no one has approached the team of ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ to shift the film’s release date. The ‘Queen’ actress further said, No one has told us to shift our release date and in fact, no one has approached us. It’s a big window and I think two films can easily release. There was no pressure.”

The clarification comes days after there were reports of makers of ‘Manikarnika’ being asked to shift their release dates owing to release of ‘Thackeray’.

Apart from Kangana, ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ also stars Ankita Lokhande and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in key roles and created a storm even before its official theatrical release. The film revolves around Rani Laxmi Bai’s war against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It will release on January 25.

While ‘Thackeray’ stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao in key roles and revolves around the life and times of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray.

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