Tue Jan 21 18:57:33 UTC 2025: ## Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Crashes at Box Office After Dismal Monday
**Mumbai, India** – Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, “Emergency,” has suffered a significant blow at the box office, plummeting 75.53% on its crucial first Monday. The film, a historical biographical drama, collected a mere ₹1.04 crore (approximately $126,000 USD) on Monday, bringing its four-day total to ₹11.39 crore (approximately $1.4 million USD). This stark decline follows a weekend that, while initially showing some promise, ultimately failed to translate into sustained audience interest.
The film’s Monday occupancy rate was a dismal 7.11%, starting with a weak 4.37% in the morning and only marginally improving throughout the day. This performance, while better than some of Ranaut’s previous box office failures (“Thalaivii,” “Dhaakad,” and “Tejas”), significantly underperforms compared to others (“Judgementall Hai Kya,” “Panga,” and “Chandramukhi 2”).
Given the film’s reported budget of approximately ₹60 crore (approximately $7.3 million USD), “Emergency” faces the strong possibility of mirroring the fate of Ranaut’s recent films – failing to recoup its production costs.
The film’s performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to Alia Bhatt’s “Jigra,” a film Ranaut previously criticized for its underperformance. While “Jigra” also faced box office struggles, its opening weekend and Monday figures still significantly outpaced “Emergency.” This comparison adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the performance of female-led films in Bollywood.
The poor showing of “Emergency” comes at a time when several major releases, including Akshay Kumar’s “Sky Force,” are slated for release in the coming days, further diminishing the chances of a box office resurgence for Ranaut’s film. The film’s disappointing performance raises questions about the current state of the Bollywood industry and the challenges faced by even established actors and directors.
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