Kangana Ranaut's ambitious project 'Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi', based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Recently there were reports that Kangana Ranaut is stepping into the shoes of film's director Krish post a fall-out with him. Later the actress' team clarified that she is looking after things temporarily only. Now the much-awaited film is in news again as actor Sonu Sood, who was said to be playing the role of 'Sadashiv', has reportedly walked out of 'Manikarnika'.

Kangana clicked on the sets of 'Manikarnika' (Source- Instagram)

Reportedly, the 'Dabanng' actor walked out of 'Manikarnika' after a showdown with Kangana Ranaut.

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi 1st poster out: Kangana Ranaut looks fierce as Rani Laxmibai (SEE PIC)

Speaking about the same, a very reliable source from the film told an entertainment portal, “Yes, Sonu has left the film. He is no longer a part of Manikarnika. And he has informed the film’s producers of his decision. He took a lot of crap from a person who feels she knows how to direct a film without any real qualification to do so. But finally, when Kangana Ranaut officially took over the direction, Sonu could take it no more. He quit the film.”

Sonu Sood on 'Manikarnika' sets (Photo: Web)

The source further told Bollywood Hungama that, “When Kangana gradually took over the project she also wanted Sonu Sood’s role to be cut down to size. This was last straw. The normally mild-mannered Sonu just erupted.”

However, Sonu & Kangana are yet to react on the same.

'Maikarnika - The Queen of Janhsi' was set to hit the screens during Republic Day weekend next year but now we wonder if the film will be able to get released on time.

Stay tuned for more updates!

UPDATE: ‘Manikarnika’ actress Kangana confirms Sonu Sood’s exit; says, “He denied to work under a woman director”