Synopsis
Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency, which revolves around India’s Emergency period, pulled in over ₹10 crore at the domestic box office during its opening weekend. Despite financial struggles and controversies, the film has shown significant growth each day and has surpassed other major releases. Emergency marks Ranaut’s solo directorial debut and represents a major milestone in her career.
Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency has earned over Rs 10 crore at the domestic box office within its opening weekend, as reported by Sacnilk.com. The film, in which the actress plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, revolves around the controversial Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. After facing multiple delays since its announcement in 2022, Emergency was finally released on January 17. The film encountered hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and demands for bans from certain political and religious groups.
Mortgaged home to make Emergency
In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Ranaut shared that she faced significant financial struggles while making the film. With producers and OTT platforms refusing to back the project, she had to take the drastic step of mortgaging her house to fund the production. The challenges did not deter her determination to bring the story to life, despite having no one to support her through the tough period.
About Emergency
Despite the controversies and financial roadblocks, Emergency has managed to attract audiences and emerge as a weekend box office leader. The film marks Ranaut’s solo directorial debut and features an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik.
This success comes after a series of box office disappointments for Ranaut, whose last big hit was Tanu Weds Manu in 2015. Emergency represents a major milestone in her career as she takes on the dual roles of director and lead actor in a film that resonates with historical and political significance.
News Credits: The Econimic Times
