Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency was set to release in cinemas today, September 6, but is currently postponed. The actress – after recently talking about wanting to release the film without any cuts, took to X (formerly Twitter) earlier today to confirm that the film has indeed been postponed as they are still to receive a CBFC certification. Scroll below to know what she tweeted.
Taking to X earlier today, Kangana Ranaut shared a heartbreaking post confirming that the biographical political drama is being postponed. She tweeted, “With a heavy heart I announce that my directorial Emergency has been postponed, we are still waiting for the certification from censor board, new release date will be announced soon, thanks for your understanding and patience. (sic)”
Over the last several days, Emergency has been part of the headlines owing to objections from several Sikh organisations. Groups such as the SGPC and Akal Takht have raised objections to the content shown in the trailer and have been demanding a ban on the film’s worldwide release. Recently, Kangana opened up about the controversy surrounding the film’s content and the CBFC asking for cuts in the film.
She said in Hindi, “An Emergency has been imposed on my film too. It’s a very hopeless state. I’m quite disappointed by our country and whatever the circumstances are.” She added, “People will keep scaring us because we get scared so easily. How much will we keep getting scared? I’ve made this film with a lot of self-respect which is why the CBFC can’t point out any contention. They’ve stalled my certificate, but I’m determined to release an uncut version of the film. I’ll fight in court and release an uncut version. I can’t show all of a sudden that Indira Gandhi died on her own at her home. I can’t show it like that.”
About Emergency
Written and directed by Kangana Ranaut, the upcoming biographical political drama stars the actress alongside Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film is slated for a theatrical release on the 6th of September 2024.
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