Emergency Release Date Announced: After a series of delays and controversies, Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated political drama Emergency finally has a confirmed release date. The film, which chronicles the tumultuous 21-month emergency period imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977, will now hit theaters on January 17, 2025.

The new release date comes nearly a month after Kangana announced that the film had received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in October, following several struggles to obtain the necessary certification. Initially slated for release on September 6, Emergency faced multiple postponements, including a shift from its original November 2023 slot to June 2024, and then to September, before it was held up due to the certification process.

Kangana took to Instagram to officially reveal the new release date, sharing a post with her followers: “17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation’s most powerful woman and the moment that altered India’s destiny. #Emergency – Unveils Only in cinemas!”

In addition to starring as Indira Gandhi in the lead role, Kangana has taken on multiple roles in the production of Emergency, including writing, directing, and co-producing the film. The movie is expected to explore the complexities of the Emergency period, a pivotal moment in India’s political history, and the challenges faced by Indira Gandhi as she navigated through one of the most controversial chapters in the nation’s governance.

However, the film’s journey to the big screen has not been without controversy. In the months leading up to the film’s release, Kangana alleged that the delays in obtaining CBFC clearance were linked to threats made against board members. She also faced significant pushback over the film’s portrayal of certain historical events, particularly regarding the Sikh community. Organizations like the Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) voiced concerns about how the film would represent the community and the period’s sensitive political landscape.

Despite these challenges, Kangana has remained steadfast in her commitment to bringing this critical chapter of Indian history to the big screen. The film features an ensemble cast that includes veteran actor Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik in key roles.

Emergency has been one of the most talked-about films of the year, not only due to its ambitious scope but also because of the personal and political stakes Kangana has invested in the project. As the nation eagerly awaits its release, the film promises to shed light on a defining moment in Indian politics, through the eyes of one of the country’s most influential leaders.

With the release now set for January 17, 2025, all eyes are on Kangana and the film’s ability to deliver a compelling narrative of the Emergency period—one that has continued to spark debates and discussions more than four decades later.