Kangana Ranaut's directorial ‘Emergency’ has received positive reviews for its unbiased portrayal of the 1975 emergency period in India, maintaining steady box office figures. Despite the slow overall business, the film outperforms other competitors with a total collection of Rs. 14.40 crore in the first week, facing challenges including canceled screenings in Punjab.
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