Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency release date OUT; Check Inside

Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, after overcoming numerous obstacles has finally got its release date. Kangana Ranaut on Monday announced that her film 'Emergency' will be released in theatres on January 17.

The caption of her post read: "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 movie, based on the tumultuous Emergency era of the 1970s, assures a compelling dive into one of the most crucial and widely discussed segments in Indian democracy.

Written, directed, and headlined by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency portrays the life and times of India’s first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Kangana’s portrayal of this complex character is one of the most ambitious undertakings of her career.

Kangana Ranaut isn't just the lead in 'Emergency'; she's also helming it as the director. Alongside Kangana, the movie features Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry, and Shreyas Talpade, among others. In the film, Shreyas Talpade takes on the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, while Anupam Kher portrays Jayaprakash Narayan. Additionally, the late actor Satish Kaushik will be portraying Former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Jagjivan Ram.

The movie has encountered boycotts and calls for a ban due to various Sikh organizations accusing it of misrepresenting the community. The SGPC and the Akal Takht have urged an immediate ban on the film, alleging that it seeks to tarnish the image of Sikhs by portraying them negatively.