Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' and Abhishek Kapoor's 'Azaad' had a below-average box office start, with 'Emergency' better positioned to improve due to positive word of mouth. 'Emergency' made Rs 2.5 crore on Friday, and 'Azaad' collected Rs 1.5 crore. 'Pushpa 2' remains strong, outperforming both new releases.
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