Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency postponed; to be released in 2024

The release of Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated biographical historical drama film, Emergency, has been postponed to 2024. The movie marks Kangana’s directorial debut, in which she will be essaying the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film was earlier set to hit the theatres on November 24. But due to a packed last quarter, the makers have decided to shift the release to next year.

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Emergency’s new release date

Kangana took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the update and wrote, “Dear friends, I have an important announcement to make, Emergency movie is the culmination of my entire life’s learnings and earnings as an artist. Emergency is not just a film for me it’s a test of my worth and character as an individual. Tremendous response that our teaser and other units got from everyone encouraged us all. My heart is full of gratitude and wherever I go people ask me about Emergency’s release date.”

Giving updates on the new release date of Emergency, Kangana said, “We have announced Emergency release date as 24th November 2023 but because of all the changes in my back to back releasing films calendar and over packed last quarter of 2024 we have decided to shift Emergency to next year (2024). New release date will be announced soon, please bear with us, your anticipation, curiosity and excitement for the film means a lot (folded hands emoticon). Yours truly, Kangana Ranaut.”

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Emergency’s cast and plot

Emergency also features actors Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry, Shreyas Talpade and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. The plot focuses on the 21-month Emergency period in India, between 1975 and 1977, declared by the then PM Indira Gandhi.

Kangana Ranaut on Emergency

Speaking about the film, Kangana had earlier said, “Emergency is one of the most significant and darkest chapters in our history that young India needs to know. It is a crucial story and I want to thank my super-talented actors like late Satish ji, Anupam ji, Shreyas, Mahima, and Milind for embarking on this creative journey together. I am excited to bring this extraordinary episode from India’s history to the big screen. Jaihind!”

Kangana’s upcoming projects

Next, Kangana is set to feature in Anshul Chauhan’s Tejas, which also stars Anshul Chauhan, Varun Mitra, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vishak Naik. The film is set to hit the theatres on October 27.