Sun Jan 19 09:54:37 UTC 2025: ## Kangana Ranaut’s “Emergency” Struggles at Box Office Despite Weekend Bump
**Mumbai, India** – Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, “Emergency,” a political drama depicting the controversial period of India’s Emergency under Indira Gandhi, has had a slow start at the box office. While Saturday saw a slight improvement over Friday’s opening, the film’s collection remains disappointing.
According to trade portal Sacnilk, the film earned ₹3.50 crore (approximately $425,000 USD) on Saturday, compared to ₹2.50 crore (approximately $300,000 USD) on Friday. This brings the film’s total weekend collection to a mere ₹6 crore (approximately $725,000 USD). Given the film’s reported budget of around ₹60 crore (approximately $7.2 million USD), the current box office performance suggests a significant struggle to recoup its investment.
The film, starring Ranaut as Indira Gandhi alongside an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman, has faced a lukewarm response from audiences despite the weekend boost. Whether Sunday’s collections will provide a much-needed surge remains to be seen. The film’s slow performance contrasts with the anticipation surrounding its release.
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