Kangana Ranaut’s two most awaited films will be released on January 17, 2025. emergency and Ajay Devgan’s AzadIt premiered in theatres, creating excitement among the audience. While both films attracted considerable attention, emergency Took a lead at the box office.
emergency is on top at the box office
According to initial reports from Sacnilk, emergency Earned ₹2.39 crore on first day With positive initial trends, the film is expected to perform even better over the weekend. However, maintaining this momentum will be critical to its overall success.
In comparison, Azad Despite the star cast and attractive ticket prices, it had a slow start at the box office. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the film took an opening of Rs 1.60 crore on the first day. The film, featuring a talented cast including Ajay Devgan, Diana Penty and newcomers Amaan Devgan and Rasha Thadani, struggled to keep the audience engaged throughout. Despite its patriotic themes and strong performances, the love drama, set in India’s pre-independence era, received a lukewarm response.
About Kangana Ranaut emergency
emergency is written, directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, who also plays former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film depicts major political events during the Indian Emergency. Initially scheduled to be released in September 2024, the film faced delays due to certification issues, but was eventually released in theaters on January 17, 2025. The cast includes Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. ,
About Ajay Devgan Azad
AzadDirected by Abhishek Kapoor, it is a historical drama based on pre-independence India. Ajay Devgan plays Vikram Singh, a dacoit who advocates freedom for his people, while Diana Penty plays Janaki, a landlord’s daughter who challenges social norms.
The film explores themes of rebellion, loyalty and sacrifice against the backdrop of British oppression. Despite its engaging story and stellar cast, the film’s opening day performance fell short of expectations.
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