Despite massive hype, controversies, delays due to CBFC certification, protests, and bans in some regions (like parts of Punjab), the movie underperformed at the box office. Here's a detailed look at the Emergency movie collection, including day-wise figures, worldwide totals, and reasons for its performance.
Emergency Release Details and Background
Release Date: January 17, 2025
Director & Producer: Kangana Ranaut (Manikarnika Films, Zee Studios)
Estimated Budget: Around ₹60-100 crore (including prints and promotions)
The film faced multiple hurdles before release, including certification issues and political backlash, but it still managed a decent opening weekend thanks to Republic Day proximity and Kangana's fanbase.
Emergency Box Office Collection Day-Wise (India Net, as per Sacnilk and other trackers)
The film started strong over the weekend but saw sharp drops during weekdays and in later weeks:
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 2.35 Crore |
| Day 2 | 3.50 Crore |
| Day 3 | 4.25 Crore |
| Day 4 | 71.05 Crore |
| Day 5 | 1 Crore |
| Day 6 | 1 Crore |
| Day 7 | 71 Crore |
Opening Weekend Collection
Approximately: 10 Crore
India Gross Collection (Estimate)
| India Gross | 19.67 Crore |
|---|
Worldwide Collection
| India Gross | 19.67 Crore |
|---|---|
| Overseas | ₹1.75 – ₹2.08 Crore |
| Worldwide Total | ₹22.05 Crore |
The film recovered only about 20-30% of its budget, leading most analysts to label it a box office disaster or flop.
Why Did Emergency Underperform at the Box Office?
Several factors contributed to the low collections:
1. Controversies & Protests: Bans/protests in Punjab (SGPC opposition) limited screens in key areas.
2. Mixed Reviews: Critics gave it 1.5-3 stars—praised Kangana's direction and lookalike portrayal but criticized it as rushed, biased, or lacking depth (e.g., "meek mimicry" or "confused biopic").
3. Competition: Clashed with films like Sky Force (Akshay Kumar) during Republic Day week.
4. Niche Subject: Political/historical drama appealed to limited audiences, not mass viewers.
5. Word-of-Mouth: Decent but not strong enough to sustain momentum.
Despite the theatrical flop, Emergency is now streaming on OTT (Netflix release around March 2025), where it may find more viewers interested in the historical topic.
Kangana Ranaut's ambitious project aimed to revisit a dark chapter in Indian democracy, but it didn't translate into box office success. If you're into political history or Indira Gandhi's era, it's worth a watch for the performances—focus on the content rather than the numbers!
Have you watched Emergency? Drop your thoughts in the comments—what did you think of Kangana's portrayal?
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