In an age plagued by the British invasion, Manikarnika emerges as the necessary embodiment of courage and patriotism. But her transition from the young Manikarnika to the mighty Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is one filled with a barrage of obstacles including betrayal, conspiracies and bloody battles.
Manikarnika replaces the Union Jack flag with the colours of her state, leaving the British soldiers fuming. They terrorise the village in search of the culprit and threaten dire consequence unless the person is found. Will Manikarnika get caught?
Despite her friends' efforts to stop her, Manikarnika makes a kite of the Union Jack flag and flies it over the village. The rebels' attempt to blow up Victoria's statue is hindered when they are almost caught by the soldiers. How will Manikarnika's action affect their plan?
The demolition of Queen Victoria's statue leaves Captain Ross fuming and now he is out for revenge. He comes across a piece of evidence that points him to the culprit behind the incident. What punishment does Captain Ross have in store for this unfortunate freedom fighter? Tune in to Voot to find out.
Realising that the British empire is utilising the ancient traditions of India to divide her people, Manikarnika comes up with an ambition that is as radical as it is dangerous. She vows to fight against these ancient traditions and superstitions and eventually bring the British empire to its knees. But how will she accomplish such a revolutionary ambition?
Captain Ross and his men arrive at the King's court where Manikarnika puts on a patriotic show for everyone present. He becomes furious when Manikarnika mocks the British army in her act and orders his men to arrest her. Will Manikarnika be able escape her scary fate?
Manikarnika helps the displaced citizens of Jhansi settle in Bithur after learning of the misfortune that befell them and their hatred towards their ruler, Gangadhar Rao Newelkar. Meanwhile, Gangadhar Rao's minister proposes a marriage between the king and Manikarnika. Will Manikarnika's wish to meet the tyrannical ruler be fulfilled earlier than she expected?
Moropant realises the importance of Manikarnika's marriage with Gangadhar Rao and accepts Dixitji's proposal. Manikarnika overhears the conversation and refuses the proposal, revealing that she will never get married. Will anyone be able to change her mind?
Janakibai, who wants Gangadhar Rao's future wife to be weak-willed and susceptible to her control, invites Manikarnika to Jhansi. As Manikarnika prepares to leave, she promises her father that she will use the alliance as a means of fighting the British. What will ensue when the two conflicting ideologies collide?
With the intention to form an alliance with Jhansi and to meet her future in-laws, Manikarnika arrives in Jhansi. But little does she know that Janakibai is keeping an eye on her every move. Will Manikarnika learn about Janakibai's intention?
Manikarnika's arrival at Jhansi prompts Janakibai to move ahead with her sinister plan. She makes a deal with Captain Ross where she promises to offer him the kingdom of Jhansi after killing King Gangadhar Rao. Will Manikarnika learn about his conspiracy before it is too late?
Manikarnika is furious to see her widowed friend living a miserable life in an ashram. She confronts Janakibai about it and stuns her by suggesting that these ancient traditions regarding widows are a menace. Considering how Janakibai wants to keep Manikarnika under her control, how will she deal with her rebellious attitude?
As per tradition, Moropant requests King Gangadhar Rao to accept Manikarnika as his wife and the new queen of Jhansi. But, Gangadhar Rao finds himself tongue-tied as the memories of his deceased wife haunt him. Will he decide against marrying Manikarnika?
Captain Ross manipulates King Gangadhar Rao into accepting his challenge to a polo match. Manikarnika recognises Captain Ross and realises that the king is walking into a deadly trap. Will she be able to save him from the captain's plans?
When Janakibai learns that Manikarnika is aware of Captain Ross' plan to capture the eleven villages around Jhansi by defeating King Gangadhar Rao in a polo match, she gets upset. To keep Manikarnika from spilling the truth to the king, Janakibai promises to tell the king by herself. Unaware that Janakibai and Captain Ross are conspiring against Gangadhar Rao, will Manikarnika be able to stop the match?
The polo match resumes and Gangadhar Rao's team maintains its lead over the East India Company. But during the break, Janakibai hides a poisonous handkerchief in Gangadhar's horse saddle. Will this affect his performance and cost him the match and the eleven villages around Jhansi?
Manikarnika climbs the horse and enters the polo match after Gangadhar Rao falls on the ground to defend her father's integrity. Will she be able to snatch victory from the East India Company and get back the eleven villages around Jhansi?
Manikarnika reveals to Gangadhar Rao about Captain Ross' evil intention behind challenging him to a polo match. She also reveals about the illegal trade and the mistreatment of the villagers at the hands of Ross. How will Gangadhar Rao react to these explosive revelations?
Manikarnika reveals to Gangadhar Rao about the opium cultivation by the Britishers. However, Captain Ross claims that opium is for medicinal purposes with a motive of bringing the best medicines to India. Believing Captain Ross, Gangadhar Rao lashes out at Manikarnika for doubting the good intentions of the Britishers. What will Manikarnika do now?
Captain Ross learns that Gangadhar Rao is on his way to inspect the opium factory. Fearing that the secrets of the illegal trade will come to light, Ross and Janakibai rush to stop the king from reaching the factory. Will Gangadhar Rao uncover the wrongdoings of Janakibai and Captain Ross?
Much to the shock of his subjects, King Gangadhar gets trapped in the deadly fire at the opium factory. But just when all hope seems lost, Manikarnika comes to his rescue and saves the king from his imminent death. Will this incident change the king's mind regarding her?
Manikarnika's bravery humbles King Gangadhar, and it negates the wrong impression he had about her. He approaches her with the long-awaited marriage proposal and much to everyone's surprise, she agrees to the proposal only to put forth a condition. What is the condition and will the king accept it?
Captain Ross suspects Moropant Tambe to be the infamous freedom fighter Bharat, after he sees Moropant's bruises. Soon, Captain Ross tells the king that he seeks a reward from him for being a loyal friend. What is it that Captain Ross wants?
Manikarnika learns that Bhima and Shiva tried to assassinate Gangadhar Rao because they were given false information about him. She asks the king to hold a trial so that the whole truth regarding the assassination attempt can come to light. Will Gangadhar Rao agree?
The trial of Bhima and Shiva begins for their assassination attempt on king Gangadhar in his court. But when Captain Ross suggests a death penalty for their alleged crime, Manikarnika shocks the entire court by announcing that she will be fighting on behalf of the culprits' defence. Will she succeed in her noble intention?
Manikarnika's defence for Bhima and Shiva in the trial goes in vain as King Gangadhar announces death penalty for both of them. Despite Manikarnika's persuasive defence in the court, what prompted the king to offer such a heartless judgement?
Much to the joy of Captain Ross, King Gangadhar offers death sentence to Shiva and Bhima under charges of attempted assassination. Soon after the verdict, the culprits are taken to the gallows, but little does anyone know that Manikarnika is armed and ready to save them from the unfair punishment. Will she succeed in her mission?
Seizing the opportunity, Captain Ross manipulates Gangadhar Rao against Manikarnika for saving Bhima and Shiva's lives. Gangadhar Rao falls prey to his evil strategies and severely punishes Manikarnika, leaving her heartbroken. What kind of punishment awaits her?
Manikarnika's sorrow keeps increasing when her time to leave Jhansi comes closer. While leaving the palace, she bumps into Captain Ross who grabs the chance of humiliating her. How will Manikarnika react to it?
After leaving Jhansi and on her way back home, Manikarnika passes by a temple and decides to worship in it before moving forward. As soon as she enters the temple, she hears a woman confess her crimes, leaving Manikarnika trembling with shock. What did she hear?
With a newfound determination to save Jhansi from falling victim to the British empire's corrupt influences, Manikarnika returns to the kingdom. She approaches King Gangadhar with the request that he accept her as his queen. But with Captain Ross and Janakibai constantly brainwashing the king, will he agree to Manikarnika's request?
Janakibai's plan to take over Jhansi's throne is left completely shattered when King Gangadhar agrees to marry Manikarnika. Desperate to stop her from becoming Jhansi's queen, she comes up with a radical plan to kill Manikarnika. But how will she accomplish this sinister mission?
Manikarnika celebrates her very first Holi in Jhansi with the King and his subjects. But everyone is unaware that Manikarnika is planning to break a sacred and ancient tradition during the festivities. What is she planning to do? What consequence will she face for it?
After Gangadhar Rao announces to Manikarnika's delight that the widows too can take part in the festivities of Holi, the excitement amongst the people tenfolds. But soon the fun and frolic comes to an abrupt halt when Captain Ross brings a message from the Governor General, leaving everyone shell-shocked and heartbroken. What is the message?
Captain Ross's exasperation doubles up when Raja Gangadhar Rao denies imposing the cattle tax on his people. To exact revenge, Captain Ross enters the fort in the middle of the night! What is his plan of action?
In order to fight against the Britishers, Tatya Tope tells Manikarnika to gain Gangadhar Rao's trust by being at his side and not oppose him. She ponders over his suggestion and finally decides to attend the King's court going further. What is Manikarnika's next plan?
In order to irk Manikarnika, Captain Ross tells her that he will feast on the cattle he has acquired for the citizens of Jhansi. An infuriated Manikarnika challenges Ross that she will put an end to his tyranny on the innocent animals. How will Manikarnika plan to stop Captain Ross?
To win the challenge and save the animals, Manikarnika plans to switch the meat with jackfruit. But, a British soldier sees her and heads to inform Captain Ross. Will Captain Ross find out about Manikarnika's plan? Stay tuned to find out!
Unable to digest the humiliating defeat at Manikarnika's hands and having been forced to return the animals to the villagers, Captain Ross is desperate to take revenge. He plans on capturing all the animals and sending them to China. How is Captain Ross planning to execute this plan?
While Manikarnika decides to not weave her apparels from materials bought from the Britishers, she soon expresses her concerns about the Britisher's plan to set up railways in the country. Suspecting foul play, she decides to investigate. What will she find out?
The Britishers begin the process of installing the railway system in the kingdom. Knowing that the railways are just a means for them to drain and transport precious resources from India, Manikarnika comes up with a plan to put an end to it. What will be her course of action? Will she succeed?
While guests and royalties arrive at the palace for the grand wedding, Manikarnika plans to steal the explosives from under the nose of the British. How is Manikarnika planning to do so? Stay tuned to find out!
After successfully stealing the explosives, Manikarnika advances to a more dangerous mission. She plans to sneak into a carriage of a British convoy! How will Manikarnika pull off this nearly impossible feat?
Tatya Tope distracts the British soldiers and helps Manikarnika to safely get out of the carriage. But, Captain Ross finds out that that the explosives have been stolen. Will Manikarnika land into trouble for stealing the explosives?
Manikarnika securely hides the explosives by tying it to her legs. While in the court of Gangadhar Rao along with the royalties and Captain Ross, Manikarnika is shocked when an explosive slips out. To add to her worries, Captain Ross is suspicious of her. Will Manikarnika get caught?
Manikarnika manages to sneak out of the palace and reaches the British cantonment to destroy the railway engine. But her world comes to a screeching halt when she sees Gangadhar Rao and other royalties at the venue along with Captain Ross. Will Manikarnika go forward with her mission? Will she get caught?
Manikarnika and Tatya Tope's efforts pay off as they successfully manage to destroy the railway engine. Despite getting wounded by Captain Ross's gunshot, Manikarnika, instead of visiting the doctor, chooses to go to the palace for the engagement ceremony. But will she get caught?
After successfully returning to the palace, Manikarnika sits in the engagement ceremony. However, the situation starts to go out of control for Manikarnika as the bullet wound takes a toll on her. With the quantum of pain increasing every minute, how will she endure till the ceremony ends?
As she's brought to her room for rest, Gangadhar asks Manikarnika the reason for her poor health. Manikarnika's response shatters Gangadhar's ears. What could Manikarnika have said to the king? Stay tuned to find out!
Manikarnika may have eluded Captain Ross with her last mission, but Ross strikes back at her with a shocking revelation. He reveals that two new train engines are arriving in Jhansi and that within twenty days the trains will become operational. What will Manikarnika do now?
Gangadhar Rao is offended when he is served meat during the royal feast in Jhansi. He expresses his disappointment and immediately leaves the feast. Who conspired to add meat in the food? Will this incident adversely affect Manikarnika's upcoming wedding to Gangadhar Rao?
Manikarnika reveals the culprit's name to the British soldiers and Gangadhar Rao who had added meat to the food. She proves her family's innocence and Gangadhar Rao interrogates the culprit. Will Janakibai and Captain Ross be apprehended for hatching the plan?
Manikarnika learns from Captain Ross that going forward, his brother Rob will oversee the railroad project and are planning to complete it before her marriage. She plans to end the railroad project which is in motion. Will Manikarnika succeed? Will Captain Ross learn about her plan?
Amidst much anticipation and chaos, Manikarnika and King Gangadhar's day of marriage day finally arrives. However, Janakibai and Captain Ross are hatching a brand new plan to break off this wedding. Will they succeed?
Gangadhar Rao prepares to defend the palace as it comes under attack by Sakubai's men. He is joined by Manikarnika, who saves him and his men from an explosion and fights by their side. Will Manikarnika and Gangadhar Rao be able to defeat the invaders?