Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has wrapped up its first week with mixed results. The political drama, which explores the turbulent Emergency era of 1975, started strong with a decent weekend but faced a noticeable dip on weekdays. Despite this, the film managed to collect Rs. 35 lakh on Day 8, taking its total to Rs. 14.64 crore.
Emergency witnessed its highest single-day earnings on Saturday with Rs. 4.50 crore but struggled during weekdays, earning just Rs. 9 lakh on its first Thursday. However, the movie still outpaces its competitor, Azaad.
Azaad Struggles To Compete Amidst High-Profile Release
Ajay Devgn’s Azaad, which delves into themes of freedom and rebellion, continues to underperform at the box office. After a lukewarm opening weekend of Rs. 4.55 crore, the film’s weekday numbers plummeted, with just Rs. 42 lakh earned on its first Thursday.
By the end of Day 8, Azaad earned Rs. 11 lakh, taking its total collection to Rs. 6.92 crore- far behind Emergency. Despite the backing of Ajay Devgn and promising performances by debutants Rasha Thadani and Aman Devgan, the film has struggled to draw audiences.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection Table
| Day | Emergency (Rs. Crore) | Azaad (Rs. Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | 4.50 | 1.30 |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | 4.00 | 1.75 |
| Day 4 (Monday) | 1.05 | 0.65 |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | 1.00 | 0.55 |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Day 8 (Friday) | 0.35 | 0.11 |
| Total | 14.64 | 6.92 |
A Tough Week For The Box Office
Both films have faced challenges amidst an overall slow week for the box office. Even high-profile releases like Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs. 50 lakh) and Game Changer (Rs. 75 lakh) have witnessed dips in collections. This trend indicates a tough phase for movies currently in theatres.
With new releases like Sky Force and Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama hitting cinemas, both Emergency and Azaad will face an uphill battle to sustain their momentum.
While Emergency enjoys an edge with its bold narrative and Kangana Ranaut’s dual role as actor and director, Azaad struggles to leverage Ajay Devgn’s star power. Both films highlight distinct storytelling styles but differ vastly in their box office trajectories.
