Kangana's Biggest Opener Post-COVID: Emergency becomes Kangana Ranaut's highest-grossing Hindi opener since the pandemic.
Rs 2.35 Crore on Day 1: The historical drama Emergency earned ₹2.35 crore nett on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.
Outperformed Tejas (2023): Kangana's previous film Tejas opened with ₹1.25 crore, making Emergency a significant improvement.
Surpassed Azaad's Opening: Emergency outshone the opening of Azaad, another period drama starring Aaman Devgn and Rasha Thadani.
Set in the 1975 Emergency: The film examines the 21-month Emergency period in India under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Kangana as Indira Gandhi: Kangana stars as the late Prime Minister, also directing the film.
Star-Studded Cast: The ensemble includes Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, and Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
Challenging Reception: Despite mixed reviews, Emergency achieved Kangana’s strongest post-pandemic box-office start.
Milestone for Kangana: The film solidifies her standing as a director and lead actress in the Hindi film industry.