Action plays an integral role in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi considering the period drama traces the journey of India's warrior queen, Rani Laxmibai. Since the film is set in the 19th century, Kangana Ranaut and action director Nick Powell ensured that they used artillery that were prevalent in the era.

Staying true to Rani Laxmibai's weapons of choice, Ranaut - apart from training in sword fighting - used caplock pistols (a small one-shot handgun) and Brown Bess cavalry carbine (muzzle-loading rifles) for the war sequences.