Emergency vs Azaad Box Office Clash: Kangana's Emergency Takes The Lead Over Ajay Devgn's Azaad In Opening Day Collections

On January 17, 2025, two much-anticipated films, Kangana Ranaut's Emergency and Ajay Devgn's Azaad, premiered in theaters, creating a buzz among audiences.

Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency earned more than Azaad on Day 1.

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On January 17, 2025, two much-anticipated films, Kangana Ranaut's Emergency and Ajay Devgn's Azaad, premiered in theaters, creating a buzz among audiences. While both movies garnered significant attention, Emergency took the lead at the box office.

Emergency Tops the Box Office

As per early reports from Sacnilk, Emergency earned ₹2.39 crores on its first day. With positive initial trends, the film is expected to perform even better over the weekend. However, sustaining this momentum will be crucial for its overall success.

In comparison, Azaad had a slower start at the box office, despite its star-studded cast and attractive ticket pricing. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, opened to ₹1.60 crores on day one. Featuring a talented ensemble, including Ajay Devgn, Diana Penty, and debutants Aaman Devgn and Rasha Thadani, the movie struggled to fully engage audiences. Despite its patriotic themes and strong performances, the love drama set against India's pre-independence era received a tepid response.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About Kangana Ranaut's Emergency

Emergency is written, directed, and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, who also stars as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film captures key political events during the Indian Emergency. Initially slated for a September 2024 release, the film faced delays due to certification issues but finally hit 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 Devgn's Azaad

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, is a historical drama set in pre-independence India. Ajay Devgn stars as Vikram Singh, a dacoit championing freedom for his people, while Diana Penty portrays Janki, a landlord's daughter challenging societal norms.

The film explores themes of rebellion, loyalty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of British oppression. Despite its engaging narrative and stellar cast, the film's opening day performance fell short of expectations.