Gradual slump in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' collection in weekdays

Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika:The Queen of Jhansi' witnessed a gradual slowdown at the box office, with a total collection of Rs 56.90 crore, trade sources said on Thursday.''Kangana's biggest opener 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' performed best in Delhi, NCR, UP, Punjab and Rajasthan,'' the sources said.

''The movie earned Rs 8.75 crore on Friday, Rs 18.10 crore on Saturday, Rs 15.70 crore on Sunday, Rs 5.10 crore on Monday, Rs 4.75 crore on Tuesday and Rs 4.50 crore on Wednesday, pushing the total to Rs 56.90 crore,'' sources added.

'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' is an epic biographical period drama based on the life of the Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi.It is directed by Krish and Kangana Ranaut and produced by Zee Studios in association with Kamal Jain and Nishant Pitti.The film stars Kangana Ranaut in the titular role.

A special screening of the film was organised by Zee Entertainment for President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Cultural Centre on January 18.The film was released on 3700 screens in 50 countries worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.The flick released on January 25, and has slowed down after bumper opening.(UNI)