Emergency (2025)
DirectorKangana Ranaut
StarringKangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Shreyas Talpade
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Viewers interested in Indian political history and period dramas built around real figures.
Where to watch Emergency online in India
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Emergency OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 17 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 14 March 2025 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 56 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Emergency story (no spoilers)
Set against the true events of 1975, Emergency follows Indira Gandhi, then one of the most powerful women in Indian history, as her leadership is tested by a political crisis. The film chronicles the incidents that unfolded under her watch, tracing how alliances shift and decisions carry enormous consequences. Kangana Ranaut plays Indira Gandhi, with Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi forming the political backdrop. Directed by Kangana Ranaut, the drama blends history and war-era tension into a 147-minute narrative. The tone is serious and period-specific, focusing on the pressure of power rather than spectacle. It is a Hindi-language film with a UA certificate, built around real figures and the choices they made in a volatile year.
Should you watch Emergency?
Watch it for
- Kangana Ranaut directs and stars as Indira Gandhi, a dual role that shapes the film's perspective.
- The cast includes Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan and Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, bringing key political figures to the screen.
- It is a history and war drama based on true events from 1975, with a 147-minute runtime for a detailed period narrative.
- The film is in Hindi with a UA certificate, and it arrives on Netflix in India on 14 March 2025 after its 17 January 2025 theatrical release.
Skip it if
- You prefer fiction over dramatised history, as the film is built around real political events from 1975.
- You want a short watch; the runtime is 147 minutes.
- You are looking for a light or fast-paced drama, since the genre is history and war with a serious tone.
Emergency cast
Kangana Ranautas Indira Gandhi
Anupam Kheras Jayaprakash Narayan
Satish Kaushikas Jagjeevan Ram
Shreyas Talpadeas Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Mahima Chaudhryas Pupul Jayakar
Milind Somanas Sam Manekshaw
Darshan Pandyaas R. K. Dhawan
Vishak Nairas Sanjay Gandhi
Avijit Duttas Jiddu Krishnamurti
Sanjay Gurbaxanias Jawahar Lal NehruEmergency movie details
| Director | Kangana Ranaut |
|---|---|
| Writer | Ritesh Shah |
| Music | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Ankit Balhara, Sanchit Balhara, Arko Pravo Mukherjee |
| Cinematography | Tetsuo Nagata |
| Producer | Kangana Ranaut, Renu Pitti, Umesh Bansal |
| Release date | 17 January 2025 |
| Runtime | 2h 27m (147 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | इमरजेंसी |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
Parental guide: is Emergency family friendly?
The UA certificate suggests parental guidance for younger viewers, and this is a general guide based on the history and war genre. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Emergency official trailer
Our verdict
Emergency is a straightforward historical drama led by Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi, with a supporting cast that includes Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade. At 147 minutes, it takes its time with the 1975 setting, so it suits viewers who want a serious political narrative rather than a quick thrill. It is now on Netflix in India for those who missed the January theatrical release.
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BorderFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Emergency online in India?
Emergency is available on Netflix in India with a subscription. It began streaming on 14 March 2025.
When did Emergency release in theatres?
Emergency released in Indian theatres on 17 January 2025. It is a Hindi-language film.
Who is in the cast of Emergency?
Kangana Ranaut plays Indira Gandhi, Anupam Kher plays Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Vishak Nair plays Sanjay Gandhi. The cast also includes Satish Kaushik as Jagjeevan Ram and Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar.
Who directed Emergency?
Kangana Ranaut directed Emergency. She also stars as Indira Gandhi.
What is the runtime and certificate of Emergency?
Emergency runs for 147 minutes and has a UA certificate in India. It is a Hindi-language history and war drama.
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