One of the most awaited movies in 2024 is Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency. It was a historical drama that was originally planned for release last year but its release date had to be moved to 2024. Ahead of the film’s premiere, makers have released Emergency trailer, which has brought much discussion, primarily because of Ranaut’s magnificent impersonation of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Emergency trailer out: Kangana Ranaut starrer explores different nuances of turbulent era, watch
Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi
The release preview for the “Emergency” quickly became viral bringing attention to Kangana Ranaut who played Indira Gandhi one of India’s greatest and controversial leaders. Renowned for her intense performances, she steps into the shoes of the past PM capturing the intricacy and will power associated with him during some stormy times in Indian history.
The movie clip hints about a subtle approach that looks at personal and political struggles faced by this leader during this 21 months long emergency period from 1975-77 in which civil rights were suspended and India declared a state of emergency across.
Emergency promises to take audiences through the political and social upheaval of the Emergency period, a chapter in Indian history that remains highly debated to this day. The film is set to explore how it happened; what led to its being imposed on people and what effect it had on them. By showing how deeply conflicted she was during this tumultuous time, it seeks to offer an insight into her mindset as well as consequences arising out of her actions.
Apart from Kangana Ranaut, Emergency boasts a stellar cast that includes Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik (who died recently), Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nairand Milind Soman.