After a long delay, the first glimpse into the world of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, which explores a chapter of Indian political history, has finally been released. And the trailer has sparked discussions on social media, with many praising Kangana’s acting skills. Read also: Emergency trailer: Kangana Ranaut portrays Indira Gandhi’s life in the style of a “Shakespearean tragedy”. Watch
In the film, Kangana plays the role of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The trailer gave a glimpse into the “darkest times of democratic India” and was released on August 14, the eve of Independence Day 2024.
Reddit Reviews
As soon as the trailer was released, there was a mixed feeling on social media about the project. On Reddit, there were some users who praised the film and called it a comeback for the Queen actor, while others felt that the film will also come with some problems.
“Ngl that looks very good…damn,” wrote one user, while another shared, “Stree 2 probably won’t look that good but the trailer won’t be good…but then it will be in theaters too so that will grab attention.”
“Ok, this movie is sure to cause some problems,” wrote one.
Another user shared, “Damn. I watched another trailer an hour ago from a channel called Bollygrad and man I was just like WTF is this. I was disappointed. Good to know THIS is the actual trailer and it looks so good.”
“The dialogues at the end can destroy the careers of all Nepo babies,” posted one user.
“This looks so promising. Did she really direct this? Unbelievable,” one exclaimed, while another added, “Damn, she really got into the role.”
There were some users who hoped that the film would be a box office success.
“The trailer looks good, I didn’t expect this,” wrote one. Another user shared, “I didn’t expect it to be this good. She looks so convincing as Indira in some scenes. I’m intrigued.”
“The character played by Sanjay looks intense. Glad they took someone who can act,” wrote one user, with another adding, “This looks promising, I hope the audience gives him a chance.”
“Looks awesome! I’m definitely going to go see it,” wrote another user. “Looks promising, I might watch it based on the reviews,” shared another.
One user posted: “No idea, you never thought I’d say this but I want to see it,” while another wrote: “God she knows how to act! What a trailer. Might even be a hit. I hope it’s not like any other saccharine biopic.”
“The film looks good…National award for her,” claimed one user.
“This looks phenomenal! Kangana nailed it!!! Will definitely watch this in theatres. Gotta support good films and actors like this rather than the crap that usually gets viewers,” posted one user, while another shared, “The trailer is so amazing and her acting is always top notch but we know the film is going to be a flop, that’s a shame.”
About the film
The makers of the film recently announced the new release date of the film. Earlier, Kangana had announced the postponement of the film due to her election campaign. After scoring a win in the Lok Sabha elections in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, the actress announced the release date of her upcoming film with a poster. The political drama is slated to hit the big screens on September 6, 2024.
Directed by Kangana herself, Emergency boasts a large cast including 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 set against the backdrop of one of India’s most turbulent political periods and promises to be a gripping portrayal of historical events.
With a screenplay and dialogues by Ritesh Shah and music by Sanchit Balhara, Emergency is all set to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and historical significance.
