After facing several controversies and delays, Emergency, Kangana Ranaut’s directorial debut, is set for release. The film marks her return to the screen after over a year. This comes after the makers made necessary changes based on feedback from the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) revising committee.
Kangana, excited for the release, recently shared her thoughts on the film’s journey. She confessed that choosing a theatrical release over an OTT launch might have been a mistake. She also believes that had she opted for OTT, the film wouldn’t have faced CBFC’s scrutiny.
In an interview with News18, Kangana admitted, “I felt that releasing it in theatres was a wrong decision. I could’ve gotten a better deal on OTT and avoided censorship. The CBFC’s actions left us uncertain about what would stay or go.” The CBFC, under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, handles film certifications in India.
Reflecting on her choices, she said, “I questioned my decision to direct the film. I thought the lack of a Congress government would make things easier. But making a film on Emergency turned out to be more challenging than I imagined.”
Despite the struggles, Kangana emphasized their persistence. “We submitted all the required documents after intense scrutiny. Many historians and experts from diverse communities reviewed the film and found no issues. They also acknowledged that the film was illegally stalled, but we respected the process.”
Emergency stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik. The film will release on January 17. This marks Kangana’s first film since the disappointing box office performance of Tejas (2023), making its success crucial for her career after five years without a major hit.
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