Sat Jan 18 15:57:41 UTC 2025: **Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Opens Strong at Box Office**
MUMBAI, INDIA – January 19, 2025 – Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, “Emergency,” opened to a strong response at the box office, earning ₹2.35 crore (approximately $285,000 USD) on its first day of release. This marks the highest opening day collection for Ranaut post-COVID-19, surpassing her previous films “Tejas” (₹1.25 crore), “Dhaakad” (₹1.2 crore), and “Thalaivii” (₹1.46 crore). Only her pre-pandemic release, “Panga,” achieved a higher opening day gross (₹2.70 crore).
The film, a political drama based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, with Ranaut portraying the titular role, received positive reviews. Industry analysts predict further strong weekend collections. The supporting cast includes Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan and Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, along with Milind Soman, Bhoomika Chawla, and Mahima Chaudhary. “Emergency” is a joint production of Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films.
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