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Kangana Ranaut has released the trailer for her upcoming political drama, Emergency. She directed the film, which also stars Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade.
The movie explores the life of India’s first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
Kangana Ranaut Emergency Trailer:
Originally slated for release on September 6, 2024, the film has been delayed due to clearance issues with the Central Board of Film Certification. The trailer opens with Anupam Kher’s portrayal of Jayaprakash Narayan, who is shown writing a letter to Indira Gandhi from prison, reflecting on her vast powers. Kangana, in the role of Indira, delivers powerful lines, including: “Main hi cabinet hun” (I am the cabinet) when challenged about needing cabinet approval to declare an Emergency. She follows with another bold declaration: “Indira is India“
The trailer also features Shreyas Talpade as a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jayakar, and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram, all of whom leave a lasting impact in their brief appearances.
Sharing the trailer on social media, Kangana wrote on X, “1975, Emergency — A Defining chapter in Indian History. Indira: India’s most powerful woman. Her ambition transformed the nation, but her #EMERGENCY plunged it into chaos (sic).”
Speaking about the release of her film, Kangana said in a statement, “After a long journey filled with challenges, I’m glad that our film Emergency will finally hit the big screen on 17th January. This story isn’t just about a controversial leader; it delves into themes that remain profoundly relevant today, making the journey both difficult and significant. Releasing just a week before Republic Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the resilience of our Constitution and experience the film with your loved ones.”
Emergency is set to release in theatres on January 17.
