Kangana Ranaut’s “Emergency” Postponed From September 6
The release of Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated biographical political drama, Emergency, has been postponed amid escalating controversies.
The film, which marks the directorial debut of the actor-turned-politician, has encountered unexpected delays due to issues with the censor board and recent death threats against Kangana.
Sources close to Kangana’s team have indicated that while the release has been delayed, the Mandi Lok Sabha MP remains optimistic that the film will hit theaters within the next 10 days. The new release date is currently being finalized.
The postponement follows claims by Kangana that members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) received death threats, leading to a halt in the film’s certification process.
In a video posted on her official X handle, Kangana expressed her concerns, stating, “There are rumours circulating that our film Emergency has received a censor certificate, but this is not the case. While the film had initially been cleared, certification has been halted due to numerous threats, including death threats directed at the Censor Board members.”
She further revealed that there is pressure to omit significant content from the film, including scenes depicting the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Bhindranwale, and the Punjab riots, which she finds deeply troubling.
The controversy surrounding Emergency began following the release of its 2.43-minute trailer on August 14. The trailer’s portrayal of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a leader of the separatist Khalistan movement, has sparked outrage among the Sikh community.
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has formally requested a ban on the film, alleging that it misrepresents the Sikh community and could incite hatred.
Amid these growing tensions, a delegation of Sikh community leaders has raised concerns over the film’s release in Telangana. In response, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured the delegation that the state government would consider a ban on the film, pending legal consultation.
Kangana, however, remains determined to see her film released despite these challenges, and the final decision regarding the film’s fate is expected soon.