Video: Ahead of Manikarnika release, Kangana Ranaut pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary

On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth anniversary, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut released a video remembering the late Shiv Sena chief. The actress, who is all set to wow the audience with her upcoming release Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, paid a heartfelt tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray.

In the video, the Queen actress be seen talking about Balasaheb Thackeray’s great leadership abilities and his patriotic feeling towards the country. Watch the video here

Interestingly, Kangana’s Manikarnika and Nawazuddin Sidiqui starrer Thackeray are set to for a box-office clash this Friday.

In Thackeray's biopic, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is playing the role of founder of Shiv Sena in the film directed by Abhijit Panse. Not only did Nawazuddin Siddiqui stepped into the shoes of the political leader, but also adapted to his body language and personality well. Actress Amrita Rao is playing his wife Meena Tai Thackeray in the film.

Meanwhile, Manikarnika traces the brave journey of the queen of Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai. Directed by Krish, the film stars Kangana Ranaut, Jishu Sengupta, Suresh Oberoi, Danny Denzongappa, Atul Kulkarni, Ankita Lokhande and Zeeshan Ayub among others.

The film is written by the writers of Baahubali and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.