Emergency: Kangana Ranaut officially announces postponement of her controversial film; comments on new release date

Emergency movie starring Kangana Ranaut is currently in the headlines. The film that was supposed to release on September 6 has now been postponed. It is embroiled in controversies and hasn't received a certification from CBFC. Multiple petitions got filed against the film and it received backlash from many communities citing that Emergency hurts religious and communal sentiments. Given the sensitive nature of the movie, CBFC has not given it a certification yet. Kangana Ranaut has now official announced its postponement.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Kangana Ranaut announced to her fans that Emergency has been postponed as the Censor Board did not give it certification. She also wrote that the makers will soon announce the new release date. She also thanked all her fans for understanding and patience. For the past few days, Kangana Ranaut who is also the director of the film is making posts on social media about the controversies revolving around the film. The debate around Emergency is also now being discussed over the prime time slots on the news channel. As of now, there is no clarification on the new release date as yet in entertainment news.

Check out Kangana Ranaut's post below:

With a heavy heart I announce that my directorial Emergency has been postponed, we are still waiting for the certification from censor board, new release date will be announced soon, thanks for your understanding and patience ?

Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 6, 2024

Here's a video on netizens supporting Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency

Kangana Ranaut's movie Emergency is about Indira Gandhi. The actress plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who declared Emergency in India in the year 1975. It went on for almost 21 months and came to an end in 1977. The period is considered to be a dark chapter in India's political history. The film Emergency also reportedly shows Indira Gandhi's assassination. The trailer also has a dialogue about Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale that has led to a major protest. The film and the makers are being accused of misrepresentation of facts. However, celebrities like Ram Gopal Varma and Vivek Agnihotri came out in support of Emergency stating that everyone has Freedom of Expression.