Kangana Ranaut has been delivering disaster after disaster since her last blockbuster Tanu Weds Manu Returns in 2015.
Except for Manikarnika which was an average success, all her films have been colossal flops. Right from I Love NY, Simran, Rangoon, to Thalaivi, Dhaakad, Chandramukhi 2, and Tejas. She turned into a disaster machine, the female version of Akshay Kumar.
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She recently joined the BJP and won as Himachal Pradesh MP in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Now she is coming up with a film titled Emergency where she is playing one of India’s most powerful and controversial Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
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As the film’s release date of September 6 approaches, Kangana Ranaut has stirred significant controversy.
Recently, she received death threats on social media related to her portrayal of Indira Gandhi.
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A video circulating online features a man threatening violence if the film, which is expected to delve into sensitive political themes, is released. The threats include a call to behead Kangana Ranaut for her controversial depiction of Sikhs.
Additionally, Kangana Ranaut’s recent comments about the farmers’ protest have further fueled controversy.
Her statements about alleged violence, rapes, and conspiracies during the protest have led to backlash and criticism from various political quarters, including her own party, the BJP, which has distanced itself from her remarks.
With these controversies amplifying buzz around Emergency, the question remains whether this heightened attention will translate into box office success for Kangana Ranaut.
However, many trade analysts feel that despite all these controversies, her film Emergency would still end up as a flop.
Will the drama surrounding her film turn into curiosity and drive audiences to theaters, giving her a much-needed hit? Only time will tell.