Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency' Wins Hearts on Netflix After Box Office Failure, Actress Calls Oscars ‘Silly’

Kangana Ranaut's directorial venture Emergency may have underperformed at the box office when it was released earlier this year, but it has found a new audience on Netflix

Kangana Ranaut's directorial venture Emergency may have underperformed at the box office when it was released earlier this year, but it has found a new audience on Netflix

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Kangana Ranaut's directorial venture Emergency may have underperformed at the box office when it was released earlier this year, but it has found a new audience on Netflix, where it has been receiving rave reviews. Fans have been praising the political drama, leading Kangana to interact with them through Instagram stories on Sunday.

Kangana Reacts to Calls for Oscars Nomination

One Instagram user wrote, "#EmergencyOnNetflix should go for the Oscars from India. Kangana, what a film!"

Kangana reposted the message and responded, "But America wouldn’t like to acknowledge its real face, how they bully, suppress and arm-twist developing nations. It’s been exposed in #Emergency. They can keep their silly Oscar. We have National Awards."

The Film's Take on US-India Relations

In Emergency, Kangana plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film highlights the United States' intervention during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, depicting an encounter between Indira Gandhi and then-US President Richard Nixon.

Kangana Ranaut’s Views on Hollywood & the Oscars

Kangana has previously criticized the Hollywood awards system, claiming that Indian films don’t need Western validation. The actress, a four-time National Award winner, has received accolades for:

Fashion (2009) – Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar

Queen (2014) – Directed by Vikas Bahl

Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) – Directed by Aanand L. Rai

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) – Co-directed by Kangana herself

Fans Hail Kangana’s Performance in 'Emergency'

Another fan wrote, "People are calling my acting in #Emergency amazing and my best ever. Could I surpass Queen, TWM2, Fashion, Thalaivi? Watch #Emergency and find out 🇮🇳."

Kangana proudly shared the message, hinting that Emergency might feature her best performance yet.

About 'Emergency'

The film follows the life of Indira Gandhi, from her childhood to her assassination in 1984. It stars:

Anupam Kher

Shreyas Talpade

Mahima Chaudhry

Milind Soman

Vishak Nair

Satish Kaushik