Emergency Day 3 Box Office: Kangana Ranaut’s Political Drama Gains Momentum, Crosses 10 Crore

Kangana Ranaut’s long-awaited political thriller Emergency finally hit theatres, delivering a steady performance at the box office. According to reports on Sacnilk.com, the film has crossed the ?10 crore mark within its first three days. Notably, Kangana has written, directed, produced, and starred in this ambitious project, adding multiple creative responsibilities to her role.

On its third day, Emergency collected ?4.35 crore, showing an increase from its second-day earnings of ?3.6 crore. The film opened with ?2.5 crore on its debut, resulting in a total collection of ?10.45 crore. This gradual growth indicates positive word of mouth and audience appreciation for the film. Reports also mentioned a 18.96% occupancy rate in Hindi theatres on day three, highlighting a promising weekend turnout.

Emergency explores a significant period in Indian political history, focusing on the tenure of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Kangana portrays Indira Gandhi, capturing the challenges of the Emergency era, including the controversial Operation Bluestar. The film features an ensemble cast with Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jayakar. Late actor Satish Kaushik plays Jagjivan Ram in his final performance.

The film has received a mixed response, with many praising Kangana’s portrayal of Indira Gandhi. Critics have noted the balanced approach of the narrative, neither glorifying nor demonizing the former leader’s actions.

With Emergency gaining momentum, it remains to be seen how the film performs during its first full week in theatres. Fans continue to laud Kangana's efforts in bringing such a historical subject to the silver screen.