There are a few days yet to Manikarnika's release, but there's an equal amount of drama brewing off screen, with actor-director Kangana Ranaut and the Karni Sena at loggerheads.

The Karni Sena has been protesting against the way the film depicts the warrior queen, Rani Laxmibai, allegedly depicting her in a relationship with a British officer, as well as performing a dance number.