Emergency OTT release date Netflix: When to watch Kangana Ranaut's film on Indira Gandhi after its theatrical run
This historical drama about Indira Gandhi's rise to power is set for its OTT release after its theatrical release in January. Here's everything you need to know about the plot, reviews, cast, and crew before watching it online.
Emergency OTT release date: This historical drama about former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency (1975-1977) hit theaters on January 17, 2025 and now it is ready for its digital debut. Emergency will be available for streaming on Netflix starting March 17, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the film, directed and produced by Kangana Ranaut, before watching it online.
Emergency plot summary
The film follows Indira Gandhi's rise in Indian politics after her father - Jawaharlal Nehru's - death, leading to her becoming the country's first female Prime Minister.
It explores key events like the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which boosted her popularity, and the challenges she faced, including a court ruling questioning her leadership.
As opposition grew, she declared a nationwide emergency, enforcing controversial policies such as forced sterilisation and slum demolitions led by her son, Sanjay Gandhi.
The story also covers Sanjay's tragic death, rising separatist movements, and ultimately, Gandhi's assassination in 1984 after Operation Blue Star.
Emergency review
The Indian Express described it as a "confused" biopic with weak craftsmanship.
NDTV labelled the film a "monumental muddle," criticising its superficial portrayal of historical events.
On the other hand, Mid-Day offered a more favourable view, calling it a "pretty solid biopic" that combines historical events with human empathy.
Emergency cast and crew
Kangana Ranaut stars as Indira Gandhi, alongside Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik.
The screenplay and dialogues are written by Ritesh Shah, while Ranaut, Renu Pitti, and Umesh Kr Bansal have produced the film under Manikarnika Films.
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