Emergency box office collection day 2: After opening to a nominal Rs 2.4 crore India nett, the historical biographical drama Emergency, directed, co-produced and headlined by Kangana Ranaut, saw a slight improvement on Saturday with better earnings. However, the figures remain far from promising and fall short of what’s needed for the film to achieve an eventual box office success.
On Saturday, Emergency, which marks Kangana’s solo directorial debut, recorded an India nett collection of Rs 3.42 crore, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk. This marks a 36.8 per cent increase compared to its release-day figures, bringing its total domestic earnings to Rs 5.92 crore.
During the day, Emergency recorded an overall occupancy rate of 15.41 per cent in the Hindi market. Starting with a lacklustre 5.95 per cent occupancy in morning shows, the rate improved steadily throughout the day, reaching 13.99 per cent in the afternoon, 20.01 per cent in the evening and peaking at 21.69 per cent during night shows.
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For Kangana Ranaut, Emergency is a crucial project, not only because it is her first solo directorial effort but also because she has not had a box office hit in five years. While Emergency’s first Saturday domestic nett figure lags behind her previous films such as Judgementall Hai Kya (Rs 7.50 crore), Panga (Rs 5.61 crore) and Chandramukhi 2 (Rs 5.1 crore), it is notably better than her recent box office bombs like Thalaivii (Rs 1.60 crore), Dhaakad (Rs 1.05 crore) and Tejas (Rs 1.3 crore). Nonetheless, considering that the movie has been mounted on a reported budget of about Rs 60 crore, the chances of Emergency breaking even appear slim, given its lacklustre opening week performance and the negative reviews it has received since its release.
In her review of the movie, SCREEN’s Shubhra Gupta wrote, “In a preposterous sequence, Manekshaw, Indira and the members of the Parliament join in a song. Not even Kangana Ranaut’s undoubted competence as an actor can save it.”
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The much-anticipated Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency has hit the theatres and is already making waves at the box office. The film, which is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has managed to outperform other recent releases like Thalaivii, Dhaakad, and Tejas on its second day of release.
According to early estimates, Emergency has raked in an impressive collection on its second day, surpassing the collections of its competitors. However, despite its strong performance at the box office, industry experts believe that the film is unlikely to become a hit.
While Emergency has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, its niche subject matter and limited appeal may hinder its chances of achieving blockbuster status. Additionally, the film’s controversial themes and Kangana Ranaut’s polarizing public image may also impact its overall box office performance.
Despite these challenges, Emergency has managed to create a buzz in the industry and has solidified Kangana Ranaut’s reputation as one of Bollywood’s most talented and versatile actresses. As the film continues its theatrical run, all eyes will be on its box office performance and whether it can defy the odds and emerge as a surprise hit. Stay tuned for more updates on Emergency’s box office collection and reception.
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