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Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, a biographical drama on Indira Gandhi, is currently running in theaters.
Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency hit theaters on January 17, 2025, and will soon be available for streaming on Netflix.
The historical biographical drama Emergency, starring Kangana Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, hit theaters on January 17, 2025. Alongside Kangana, the film features an ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher in a significant role. It has now been confirmed that Emergency will be available for streaming on Netflix after its theatrical run.
According to the promotional posters for Emergency, Netflix is the film’s official streaming partner. This means viewers who miss the movie in theaters can enjoy it at home or relive the cinematic experience. However, the exact OTT release date has not yet been announced.
The movie focuses on the period when Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency in India, exploring this pivotal chapter in the nation’s history. Along with Kangana Ranaut, the cast includes Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and others. The official trailer, released prior to the film’s theatrical debut, offers a powerful glimpse into this era.
On the day of the release, Anupam Kher took to Instagram to congratulate Kangana Ranaut, writing, “My dearest Kangana! Congratulations and my best wishes for the release of #Emergency!” He praised her dual role as director and actor, saying, “It was a pleasure and also inspirational to be directed by you. You have made this film with amazing compassion and sincerity. Your courage to make films with varied themes is really admirable.” Kher also expressed his hopes for the movie’s box office success, adding, “I wish and pray that the film does very well at the box office. Love and prayers always! Jai Ho!”
Emergency is presented by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films and is a Manikarnika Films production. Directed by Kangana Ranaut, with screenplay and dialogues by Ritesh Shah, the movie is produced by Kangana Ranaut, Renu Pitti, and Umesh KR Bansal. It is currently running in cinemas nationwide.
