Sat Jan 18 13:54:24 UTC 2025: ## Kangana Ranaut’s “Emergency” Opens to Mixed Reviews and Box Office Controversy
**Mumbai, January 18, 2025** – Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, the political drama *Emergency*, opened in theaters yesterday to a muted response. While the film garnered ₹2.4 crore on its opening day, according to Sacnilk, this marks the highest opening day collection for a Ranaut film in the last five years. However, the figure is considered relatively low for a major release.
The film, which sees Ranaut both directing and starring as Indira Gandhi, has received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Its release was further complicated by censorship issues and subsequent protests. Despite being cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), screenings were largely absent in Punjab on Friday due to protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Sikh organizations. Ranaut’s previous theatrical release was *Tejas* in 2024.
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