After the blunder of The Sabarmati Report, the Indian mainstream audience gets its next political drama. As we move past the first day of Emergency, the reviews are coming in—and they are quite generous.
Fans have praised Kangana Ranaut, which is not surprising. With films like Queen in her repertoire, her acting prowess is unquestionable. However, it has often been her controversies that have kept some fans at a distance.
But with the film opening at over ₹3 crore on its first day, one question arises: what is helping Emergency gain momentum?
Kangana’s acting is definitely a highlight. Yet, considering the political image of Indira Gandhi, the subject matter could give the film an upper hand. After all, many Indian citizens don’t view her political role in the kindest light.
So, is Kangana’s acting the USP of the film?
The answer is both yes and no.
If you’ve already watched the film, you know Kangana excels in roles like this. However, it would be an overstatement to claim she is the sole reason for the film’s theatrical pull.
So then, what is the USP?
It’s the subject matter. The story is highly sensitive, and it was only a matter of time before a film tackled it.
Now, whether it is propaganda or not is a separate debate. History is often biased, and so is cinema. There’s no universal metric to judge whether a film is propaganda—it ultimately depends on your perspective.