"What is Emergency about?

A depiction of the 1975 Indian state of Emergency.

Emergency

Drama | Political | Jun 27, 2025 | Bollywood

Overview

A dramatized retelling of the 1975 Indian Emergency and its impact on democracy.

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Emergency Story

Emergency is a 2025 Hindi political drama directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film revisits India’s 1975 Emergency period when civil liberties were suspended, capturing the political tension, personal dilemmas, and the struggle between state power and individual rights. The narrative interweaves the lives of ordinary citizens with political leaders during a controversial chapter of Indian history.

Emergency Casts

Kangana Ranaut

Anupam Kher

Zeba Hussain

Matthew McKarcher

Emergency Crew Information

Director	Kangana Ranaut
Cinematographer	Tetsuo Nagata
Producer	Kangana Ranaut Umesh Bansal Renu Pitti
Production House	Manikarnika Films
Budget	₹60-100 crore
Box Office	₹20-23 crore worldwide
OTT Platform	Netflix