Emergency

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Emergency

2024

2h 26m

Biography

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Emergency, unlocking the tale of India's darkest hour in period political drama which stars Kangana as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

For the most part, ‘Emergency’ is more a scattershot caricature of time and place and people, riddled with tacky computer graphics...

Rated: 1.5/5

Jan 28, 2025

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Ishmeet Nagpal

Common Sense Media

To describe this movie as a failure is perhaps too kind.

Apr 16, 2025

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Rohan Naahar

The Indian Express

It's a fallacy that Kangana Ranaut is a good actor. In her Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency, she proves that she's a poor director as well.

Mar 20, 2025

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Rishabh Suri

Hindustan Times

Emergency’s scramble to cram as much as possible into one film lets it down. It’s watchable if you want to see good acting.

Feb 4, 2025

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Taniya Dutta

The National (UAE)

Emergency attempts to capture a tumultuous period in India's history but falls short in both execution and engagement. While her performance of Gandhi is commendable, Ranaut's film lacks depth and consistency.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 31, 2025

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Saibal Chatterjee

NDTV

...Emergency is a film that does not know where to draw the line.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jan 28, 2025

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Bhanu Pratap Singh B

I couldn't understand why Rotten Tomatoes rated this movie so low. This movie is so good. Great acting, music, and cinematography, and very near to historical events.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Silver S

I’ll admit it — I wasn’t a Kangana Ranaut fan before watching Emergency ( just saw it on Netflix) But this film completely changed my mind. It’s a well-made, absorbing political drama that pulls you right into one of India’s most controversial chapters. The production design, pacing, and period authenticity are spot-on, keeping the story grounded while still feeling cinematic. The real game-changer, though, is Kangana’s performance as Indira Gandhi. Phenomenal doesn’t even begin to cover it. She captures the authority, composure, and quiet ruthlessness of the character with remarkable precision — from her expressions to her body language. It’s not just a portrayal; it’s a transformation. I walked in skeptical and walked out a fan. Emergency is proof that when Kangana commits to a role, she delivers something unforgettable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Emergency, unlocking the tale of India's darkest hour in period political drama which stars Kangana as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Director: Kangana Ranaut
Producer: Kangana Ranaut, Renu Pitti
Screenwriter: Ritesh Shah
Production Co: Zee Studios, Manikarnika Films
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 26m

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