Emergency box office prediction: The Kangana Ranaut directorial is set to hit the screens on January 17, 2025, and here's what the box office looks like.
Emergency box office prediction
Last Updated: 03.39 PM, Jan 15, 2025
Emergency Box Office Prediction: After what seems like a prolonged tug of war, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, which also marks her directorial debut, is finally set to release on the big screen this week. Originally slated for release months ago in 2024, the movie faced delays due to a dispute with the CBFC, which demanded cuts that were initially unacceptable to the makers. However, the film is now ready to hit theaters. Meanwhile, Emergency will clash with Azaad, starring Aman Devgan, Rasha Thadani, and Ajay Devgn. Here’s a look at the box office predictions.
Kangana Ranaut has witnessed several box office successes and has the ability to attract audiences to theaters. However, Emergency presents a unique challenge due to its delayed release. Reports suggest that the film is expected to collect between ₹1.50 crore to ₹2 crore on its opening day, January 17, 2025.
While this is a decent opening figure, the film will need stronger collections in the following days to sustain in theaters, break even, and move towards profitability. The current buzz around the movie is lukewarm, and significant promotional efforts are required to draw attention to the film and boost ticket sales.
The film, which has been in the news for over a year, is finally set for its theatrical release after multiple delays, including challenges with obtaining CBFC certification. Once its theatrical run concludes, Emergency already has a streaming platform lined up.
For those unaware, Emergency is based on the infamous Emergency period in Indian politics and stars Kangana Ranaut as the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The film explores the timeline from the declaration of Emergency to its lifting, culminating in Indira Gandhi’s assassination. Directed by Kangana, the movie also features Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Anupam Kher, and others in significant roles.
As indicated on the film's poster, Emergency will stream on Netflix after its theatrical release, allowing viewers to watch it with their subscriptions at no extra cost. However, the streaming release date is yet to be confirmed.
Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates on Emergency and other films from the world of streaming and cinema.