Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Struggles at Box Office, Falls Short of ₹15 Crore in Week 1

The biographical drama on Indira Gandhi sees a slow start despite its star-studded cast and Kangana’s directorial efforts.

January 22, 2025: Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency, portraying the life and times of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has had a slow start at the box office. Released last week after multiple delays, the film is struggling to pick up momentum in its first week, with collections yet to cross ₹15 crore.

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As per Sacnilk.com, the film managed to earn ₹1 crore on its first Tuesday, marking its lowest single-day collection. The total earnings now stand at ₹12.40 crore.

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Box Office Performance

Emergency opened decently with ₹2.5 crore on its first day. It showed moderate growth over the weekend, collecting ₹3.6 crore on Saturday and ₹4.25 crore on Sunday. However, the weekday collections saw a significant dip, with the film earning ₹1.05 crore on Monday and ₹1 crore on Tuesday.

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Kangana’s Reaction to Punjab Ban

Kangana recently expressed her gratitude to audiences for their response to the film but also shared her disappointment over the ban in Punjab. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Sikh organizations protested against the film, resulting in its non-release in the state.

Speaking on social media, Kangana said, “Punjab mein meri filmein sabse acha perform karti hai. Aur aaj ek din hai jab Punjab mein meri film ko release tak nahi hone diya jaraha hai (My films have always performed best in Punjab. But today, my film isn’t even allowed to release there).”

About the Film

Directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency delves into the political and societal upheaval during the 1975 Emergency period in India. Alongside Kangana, the film features performances by Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik.

Despite its gripping premise and star-studded cast, Emergency has faced challenges at the box office, compounded by state protests and competition from other releases.

Tags: Kangana Ranaut, Emergency Box Office, Indira Gandhi Biopic, Bollywood Films, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Political Drama