Krish To Withdraw  His Name From Manirkarnika?

With  Kangana Ranaut taking over the  directorial reins  of the ambitious over-budget  historical Manikarnika there are conflicting reports  on just  how much the  film’s lead actress will finally contribute to the  project as a director, editor and screenwriter.

One of  the  film’s  principal actors spills the beans and clues us in on the true facts:

“Kangana has directed nearly 35  percent  of the  film. This is not just the fresh scenes in addition to what Krish had  already directed  by much  of this is in lieu of Krish’s contribution.  Many  of  the scenes  and sequences already  shot  by Krish have been re-shot  by Kangana” says  the source.

 The  plan now  is  to  credit Kangana as co-director.

But apparently the  beleaguered  project’s original  director is not  willing to go along with this joint credit scheme.

Says  the  source, “Krish is  not a  Johnny-came-lately. He has  a distinguished career  as a filmmaker. He has  directed a number of epics  before Manikarnika. To be  treated so shabbily is  not an easy pill to swallow. Krish  is  in no mood for reconciliation. He has already moved on . No way is he going to allow his name to be used as co-director. Kangna will probably have to take  solo credit for direction  if she wants the world  to see her talents as a director.”

The  film is now in  post-production. Every actor in the  film is worried to death about his or her role being snuffed  out on the editing table.

This writer spoke to at  least three  of  the actors in Manikarnika. One of them said, “I shot for more than 40 days. I don’t know  how  much of it will finally go into the  film.All of us worried about our roles. But no one  is  allowed to say anything. There is a collective gag order. All we

 can do is pray.”