Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency,' depicting the contentious period in Indian history, has garnered a box office collection of Rs. 16.9 crore in 11 days, despite stiff competition and controversies. The film, which benefited from the Republic Day weekend, features Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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