Kangana Ranaut’s solo directorial venture Emergency continues to show a steady pace at the box office despite facing hurdles. Chronicling the controversial Emergency period of 1975, the film has garnered appreciation for its unbiased portrayal of historical events and characters. After its release on January 17, the movie has been consistent in its collections.
On Day 7, Emergency earned Rs. 1 crore (as per early estimates), bringing its total net collection in India to Rs. 14.40 crore. The film had a solid opening weekend, but weekday collections slowed down. Reports suggest that canceled screenings in Punjab might have impacted its overall performance.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 [Friday]: Rs. 2.5 crore
- Day 2 [Saturday]: Rs. 3.6 crore
- Day 3 [Sunday]: Rs. 4.25 crore
- Day 4 [Monday]: Rs. 1.05 crore
- Day 5 [Tuesday]: Rs. 1 crore
- Day 6 [Wednesday]: Rs. 1 crore
- Day 7 [Thursday]: Rs. 1 crore (early estimates)
- Total (India Net): Rs. 14.40 crore
Ajay Devgn’s Azaad Crashes At The Box Office
Emergency overshadowed Azaad, Ajay Devgn’s film starring debutants Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani. Set in the pre-Independence era, Azaad failed to connect with the audience. After seven days, the film has not crossed the Rs. 10 crore mark, with a total collection of Rs. 6.77 crore.
On Day 7, Azaad managed to collect just Rs. 42 lakh (early estimates). The film’s lackluster performance was anticipated, given its weak opening and poor reception.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 [Friday]: Rs. 1.5 crore
- Day 2 [Saturday]: Rs. 1.3 crore
- Day 3 [Sunday]: Rs. 1.75 crore
- Day 4 [Monday]: Rs. 65 lakh
- Day 5 [Tuesday]: Rs. 60 lakh
- Day 6 [Wednesday]: Rs. 55 lakh
- Day 7 [Thursday]: Rs. 42 lakh (early estimates)
- Total (India Net): Rs. 6.77 crore
While both films faced challenges at the box office, Emergency has outperformed Azaad by a significant margin. On Day 7, Kangana Ranaut’s film brought in Rs. 1 crore, more than double Azaad’s Rs. 42 lakh. Furthermore, the week-long total collections highlight the gap, with Emergency at Rs. 14.40 crore compared to Azaad’s Rs. 6.77 crore.
The contrasting performances underline Emergency’s ability to hold its ground despite competition and challenges, whereas Azaad struggled to make an impact.
