Sat Jan 18 15:57:43 UTC 2025: ## Kangana Ranaut’s “Emergency” Opens Weak at the Box Office
**Mumbai, January 18** – Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated political drama, “Emergency,” opened to disappointing box office numbers on its first day. The film, which chronicles the 1975 Indian Emergency under Indira Gandhi’s rule and marks Ranaut’s directorial debut, garnered only ₹2.35 crore (approximately $285,000 USD) on Friday, according to early trends reported by Sacnilk. Official figures are still pending.
The film, which faced several release delays due to controversies, had generated significant buzz but failed to translate that into strong opening day collections. This represents a weaker start than Ranaut’s previous three films, “Tejas,” “Dhaakad,” and “Thalaivi,” all of which underperformed at the box office.
While the initial response has been underwhelming, hopes remain for a stronger weekend performance. The film’s success hinges on attracting larger audiences on Saturday and Sunday. “Emergency” features a star-studded cast including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Milind Soman. Whether the film can overcome its slow start and deliver a hit for Ranaut remains to be seen.
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