“Despite a strong opening week, Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ battles competition and dwindling audience interest, hitting its lowest earnings on Day 19.”
February 6, 2025: Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, which showcases India’s first female Prime Minister, had a promising start but has struggled to maintain momentum at the box office. Released on January 17, 2025, the film recorded a total of ₹18.15 crore in India after 19 days of its theatrical run. According to Sacnilk, it earned just ₹0.05 crore on its third Tuesday, marking its lowest single-day collection.
Box Office Performance:
Emergency opened with ₹2.5 crore on its first day and reached ₹14.3 crore by the end of its opening week. However, its earnings dropped significantly in the second week, with a total of ₹3.18 crore. By the third week, daily collections had dwindled to mere lakhs, further impacted by competition from other releases such as Azaad and Game Changer.
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Day-wise Collection in India (Net):
- Week 1: ₹14.3 crore
- Week 2: ₹3.18 crore
- Week 3: Ongoing, total ₹0.67 crore so far
Notable Cast and Direction:
Headlined by Kangana Ranaut, who also directed the film, Emergency features an ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.
Challenges and Competition:
The film faced tough competition from high-profile releases, including Azaad and Pushpa 2: The Rule. Additionally, its niche subject and limited appeal hindered its performance beyond its target audience.
Audience Reactions:
While the movie received appreciation for Kangana’s performance and direction, the overall reception was mixed. Viewers noted its bold storytelling but pointed out pacing issues and lack of engaging moments as drawbacks.
Conclusion:
Emergency may have fallen short at the box office, but it underscores Kangana Ranaut’s commitment to bringing strong female characters and significant historical events to the silver screen.
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