Photo Gallery: Kangana Ranaut holds special screening of 'Manikarnika' for school kids

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika—The Queen of Jhansi' has struck the right chord with the audience and received rave reviews from critics as well. The film tells the story of the valiant Queen Laxmibai of Jhansi who fought against the British East India Company. The film has collected over Rs 84 crores at the domestic box office. It also marked popular television actress Ankita Lokhande's debut in Bollywood. Lokhande plays the role of Jhalkari Bai in the film and her performance too, has been lauded by fans. Kangana hosted a special screening of the film for some school kids. The actress wore a blue saree and looked gorgeous with matching earrings. (Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

The film hit the silver screens on January 25 and marks Kangana's directorial debut. (Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

'Manikarnika' stars Atul Kulkarni as Tātyā Tope, Danny Denzongpa as Ghulam Ghaus Khan and Jisshu Sengupta as Gangadhar Rao. (Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

The film has packed a punch internationally as well (Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

Fans have lauded Kangana's performance in the film. (Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah)