Emergency Box Office Collection Day 3: Kangana Ranaut's Film Crosses Rs.10 Crore Mark

Emergency Box Office Collection Day 3: Kangana Ranaut's much-anticipated political drama Emergency has shown steady growth at the box office over its opening weekend. The film, which hit theaters on January 17, 2025, collected Rs. 4.35 crore on its first Sunday (January 19), according to Sacnilk. This brings the total box office collection to Rs. 10.45 crore within three days of release. Also Read:

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Strong Sunday Growth of Emergency

The movie saw an overall occupancy rate of 18.96% in the Hindi-speaking regions on Sunday, reflecting positive audience reception. Directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency dives deep into the 21-month period of Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Star-Studded Cast

Kangana Ranaut takes on the role of Indira Gandhi, while veteran actor Anupam Kher portrays Jayaprakash Narayan. Other notable performances include:

• Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
• Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi
• Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar
• Kangana's Journey with Emergency

In a candid interview, Kangana opened up about the challenges she faced during the making of Emergency, "I had to mortgage my house to make the film. A lot of people backed out, and no OTT platform was ready to purchase it. I’ve faced financial issues, but I didn’t have anyone to lean on." Despite these struggles, Kangana remains undeterred, sharing how her detractors tried to tarnish her reputation but failed to hold her back.

Kangana’s Box Office Track Record

Emergency marks Kangana’s biggest box-office opening in five years, surpassing her recent releases: Tejas (2023): Rs. 1.25 crore on Day 1 Dhaakad (2022): Rs. 1.20 crore Thalaivii (2021): Rs. 1.46 crore across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil Before this, her sports drama Panga (2020) had collected Rs. 2.70 crore on its opening day, marking her highest pre-pandemic debut.

Looking Ahead

With positive word of mouth and a significant weekend growth, Emergency might maintain its momentum in the coming weeks. Fans eagerly await how Kangana’s bold portrayal and the film’s gripping storyline will perform in the long run. Also Read: Trailblazer Sai Tamhankar Takes to the Skies as a Pilot!