PremiumFrom Queen to Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut’s 10 most popular films
Kangana’s latest film Dhaakad, also featuring Arjun Rampal, is currently running in theatres.
Ujan Chakraborty
Last Updated:
Kangana Ranaut has come a long way since her debut film Gangster released in 2006 and has established a powerful presence in the industry. She has a way for reinforcing the characters she plays, no matter how bizarre they are. She also expresses her characters' power and sensitivity convincingly. She has always chosen her roles carefully, and now, she has reached a point where roles are written specifically for her. She has attempted her hand at directing and writing in addition to acting as well. She is someone who does not believe in adhering to the rules and can be said to have effectively conquered Bollywood despite being an ‘outsider’. As her latest film Dhaakad is having a good run in the theatres, let’s look at some of her other movies that are most liked by her fans, according to Ormax Media. Take a peek:
1
Queen
Kangana Ranaut plays the lead role, alongside Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. The movie revolves around Rani Mehra, a shy Punjabi girl from New Delhi who travels to Paris and Amsterdam on her own when her fiance breaks their marriage. Her character of Rani was the turning point of her career and gave tremendous praise critically. She even received a National Award after her performance in Queen.
2
Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a Bollywood rom-com movie helmed by Aanand L. Rai, and it is a follow-up to Tanu Weds Manu, which premiered in 2011. Kangana Ranaut, R. Madhavan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Swara Bhaskar, and others reprise their roles. Ranaut also plays a double role as a Haryanvi sportswoman in the movie. She plays two diverse characters of Tanu and Kusum in the film. The film was highly successful at the box office.
3
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Manikarnika is a historical drama, helmed by Kangana Ranaut and Krish Jagarlamundi, and produced by ZeeStudios. The film features Kangana in the lead role which is based on the life and bravery of Jhansi Ki Rani. She played Rani Lakshmibai in the film and gained several filming accolades and praise all over. She rocked the avatar of Laxmibai and pulled off action sequences effortlessly. The film marked her directorial debut. She directed many portions of the film after a fallout with the previous team.
where
to Watch
4
Tanu Weds Manu
The film features Kangana Ranaut, R. Madhavan, Swara Bhaskar, among others. Manu, portrayed by R. Madhavan, is an NRI who returns to India for marriage where he falls for Tanu. The name of the character is Tanuja aka Tanu and Kangana entertains the audience with her bubbly persona.
5
Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
In the movie, Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim, two Mumbai underworld gangsters, are fictionalised. Ajay Devgn portrays the role of Sultan Mirza, an underworld gangster, while Kangana Ranaut portrays the role of an actress in the film and Sultan Mirza's love interest. The name of the character is Rehana and the spectators loved seeing her opposite Ajay Devgn in the movie. It was an unusual pairing but their chemistry was sizzling.
6
Krrish 3
The plot follows Krishna Mehra, a.k.a. Krrish, who is portrayed by Hrithik Roshan, and his scientist father as they battle the evil mastermind Kaal and his crew of mutants, led by the vicious Kaya, portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, in an ambitious plan. Kaya is a human mutant who can change her appearances. Kangana aced the character and certainly looked badass in the superhero movie.
7
Panga
Jaya, portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, a past world champion in Kabaddi, is encouraged by her family to return to the sport. She must first overcome her own difficulties as well as current societal judgments passed on her. She has beautifully portrayed the struggles of Jaya‘s life in the 2020 movie. Her performance holds the film together and she doesn’t quiver even while portraying highly stressful scenes of the player.
where
to Watch
8
Judgementall Hai Kya
Bobby, portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, a dubbing artist who is tormented by a childhood trauma, lets Keshav and Rima rent a section of her home. The film also features Rajkummar Rao. She, on the other hand, follows the young couple and is skeptical of Keshav. She plays a unique character who lives next door and is obsessed with Rajkummar. Kangana delivers a terrific performance as an acute psychosis mental patient, hitting all notes perfectly.
9
Thalaivii
Bobby, portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, a dubbing artist who is tormented by a childhood trauma, lets Keshav and Rima rent a section of her home. The film also features Rajkummar Rao. She, on the other hand, follows the young couple and is skeptical of Keshav. She plays a unique character who lives next door and is obsessed with Rajkummar. Kangana delivers a terrific performance as an acute psychosis mental patient, hitting all notes perfectly.
