Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Witnesses Growth on Day 3, Earns ₹10.45 Crore
Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated political drama, Emergency, hit theatres on January 17, 2025. The film has garnered mixed reviews from critics but is seeing steady growth in box office collections. Directed, produced, and acted in by Kangana herself, this marks her return to the big screen after two years, following her last theatrical release, Tejas (2023).
Day 3 Box Office Collection
On its third day, Emergency saw a significant boost in earnings, thanks to a strong Sunday performance. The film opened with ₹2.5 crore on its first day and showed a 44% jump to ₹3.6 crore on Day 2. Sunday collections further increased to ₹4.35 crore, bringing the total box office collection to ₹10.45 crore in just three days.
Audience Response and Occupancy
According to reports by entertainment portal Sacnilk, Emergency had an overall theatrical occupancy of 18.96% on Sunday. Morning shows recorded 8.23% occupancy, while afternoon shows surged to 20.47%. Night shows, however, dipped slightly with 16.57% occupancy. Despite its mixed critical reception, the audience turnout on Sunday signals growing interest in the film. Also Read:- Karan Veer Mehra’s Bigg Boss 18 Win: A Milestone for Him and the Show
Budget and Competition
Emergency is made on a budget of ₹60 crore, and its current trajectory shows promise for its theatrical run. The film also faced competition from Azaad, starring Aaman Devgn and Rasha Thadani, which was released on the same day.
Kangana’s Post-Pandemic Success
This political drama has emerged as Kangana’s best opening film post-pandemic, outperforming her previous releases like Dhaakad, Tejas, and Thalaivi. Alongside Kangana, the film features a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, and Mahima Chaudhry, adding depth to the intense storyline.
As Emergency enters its first week, all eyes are on its performance during the weekdays. With steady growth and positive word of mouth, Kangana’s film is expected to maintain momentum and inch closer to breaking even. Also Read:- Golden Globe Awards 2025: A Starry Night of Wins and Snubs
