Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has announced the release date of 'Emergency', her upcoming film on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Taking to Instagram, she announced that the film will be released on September 6 this year.
She also shared a poster of the film that featured the actress as the former PM. The caption read: "The Beginning of the 50th Year of Independent India’s Darkest Chapter, announcing #KanganaRanaut’s #Emergency In Cinemas on 6th September 2024. The Explosive Saga of The Most Controversial Episode of The History of Indian Democracy, #EmergencyOn6Sept in cinemas worldwide".
The film has been delayed multiple times; it was previously scheduled to be released on November 24, 2023. Last month, the release date was postponed during the Lok Sabha elections. Kangana is the lead actor, writer, director, and producer of the film.
A Manikarnika Films Productions film, 'Emergency' is billed as the story of a watershed moment in the political history of India. It also features actors Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair and the late Satish Kaushik. Backed by Zee Studios, 'Emergency' is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah and music has been orchestrated by Sanchit Balhara.
"Emergency is one of the most significant and darkest chapters in our history that young India needs to know... I am excited to bring this extraordinary episode from India's history to the big screen," Kangana said earlier.
