The film , directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut, was released in Indian theaters on January 17, 2025 . It is a historical biographical drama centered on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the 21-month state of emergency she declared between 1975 and 1977 . Movie Guide & Key Details Theatrical Release: January 17, 2025 .

Before we address the leak, let’s look at the legitimate product. Emergency is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language biographical political drama film directed by , who also stars as the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi .

Critics and historians are keen to see how objectively the events are portrayed.

The film was considered a commercial failure, grossing approximately ₹21.75 crore worldwide against a reported budget of ₹60 crore .