Tue Jan 21 22:24:32 IST 2025: ## Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Sees Sharp Box Office Dip After Strong Opening
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, *Emergency*, has experienced a significant drop in box office earnings after a promising opening weekend. The film, a biographical political drama focusing on the 1975-77 Indian Emergency, collected a mere ₹0.45 crore (approximately $54,000 USD) on its fifth day (Tuesday), bringing its five-day total to ₹11.85 crore (approximately $1.4 million USD).
While the film saw a strong start, with earnings increasing over the first three days, Monday witnessed a dramatic 75.29% decline. This contrasts sharply with its opening weekend, which saw a 44% jump from Friday (₹2.5 crore) to Saturday (₹3.6 crore), followed by an 18.06% increase on Sunday (₹4.25 crore).
The film’s performance is notably weaker than that of Alia Bhatt’s *Jigra*, a film Ranaut subtly criticized earlier this year for underperforming. *Jigra* earned significantly more over its opening weekend and subsequent Monday, despite a higher opening day collection for *Jigra* (₹4.55 crore vs ₹2.5 crore for *Emergency*).
The underwhelming performance of *Emergency* raises questions about its long-term box office potential. While the film’s subject matter is timely and relevant, the steep decline suggests challenges in attracting a sustained audience. The comparison with *Jigra* further highlights the competitive landscape of the Indian film industry. (Note: unrelated information about Indian students in US universities has been omitted from this news article.)
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