After many delays, Kangana Ranaut’s political drama ‘Emergency’ has received the required film certification and is now scheduled for a theatrical release on 17 January 2025.
The film, set during the turbulent Emergency period of the 1970s under then prime minister Indira Gandhi, promises to offer a gripping exploration of one of the most pivotal and debated chapters in Indian democracy.
Written, directed and headlined by Ranaut, ‘Emergency’ portrays the life and times of India’s first female PM. Ranaut’s portrayal of this complex character has been dubbed one of the most ambitious undertakings of her career.
Sharing the update with fans on social media, the actor-politician wrote: "17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation’s most powerful woman and the moment that altered India’s destiny. #Emergency – Unveils Only in cinemas on 17.01.2025!"
The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik. Each actor plays a pivotal role in bringing the nuanced political and personal dynamics of the era to the screen.
Produced by Zee Studios, Manikarnika Films and Renu Pitti, Emergency boasts a musical score by Sanchit Balhara and G.V. Prakash Kumar, with dialogues and screenplay crafted by the acclaimed Ritesh Shah.
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Last month, Ranaut had informed her fans that the film had received the censor certificate.
"We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie ‘Emergency’, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support," she said at the time.
The film, a biographical political thriller, delves into the life of Indira Gandhi who imposed a 21-month Emergency period from 1975 to 1977 – clamping down on all forms of dissent.
The actor-filmmaker, who is also a member of Parliament from the hilly region of Mandi since her election victory in June, was to initially release the film last year but postponed due to the general election. It has since been caught up in India’s Central Board of Film Certification clearance process, pushing its release into the new year.
