Kangana Ranaut’s period film ‘Emergency’ is finally going to hit theatres on January 17, after receiving censor clearance. The film chronicles the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s Emergency period in India. It promises to offer a view of a defining moment in the nation’s socio-political history. The title was initially going to release on September 6, 2024. However, it was in troubled waters for a long time. ‘Emergency’ didn’t receive the certification initially and attracted backlash from several Sikh organisations for its portrayal of the community. Ahead of the film’s release, Kangana Ranaut expresses regret over directing the title. Moreover, she reveals taking BJP rule for granted, thinking her film will easily get by.

In a recent interview with News18, Kangana Ranaut opened up on the film and her apprehensions. Talking about the certification delay and mandated cuts, she expressed her initial fear about the film’s fate. “I was scared. I did feel that it was a wrong decision to release it in theatres.” She added, “I thought that I could’ve got a better deal on OTT and that would mean that I didn’t have to go through any censorship. I was scared that my film would be dissected aur pata nahi kya kya nikaal denge aur kya rakhenge (I didn’t know what they would censor and what all they would keep).”

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Further, the politician-actor revealed thinking that her film will not face issues as BJP is ruling the centre. “I felt like I made wrong decisions and choices on many levels, and the first one being wanting to direct the film. I took things for granted thinking that we don’t have the Congress government in the centre. So much happened when Mrs Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India for three terms. Khatarnak hua tha. I thought that I would get away by making Emergency. But that didn’t happen. I was in despair. However, we fought the situation.”

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Talking about politically charged films, Kangana expressed her reservations about venturing into the terrain again.  “I’m never making a political film again. I’m not very motivated. It’s so difficult to make one. I now understand why not many people do it, especially on real-life characters.”

Apart from headlining the film, Kangana Ranaut is also serving as the director and co-producer of ‘Emergency.’ Apart from her, the film also stars Anupam Kher, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, and the late Satish Kaushik in key roles.