On September 6, Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ was set to hit the theaters, but the release has now been postponed. The news about the delay emerged on the evening of September 1. The film has been surrounded by controversy in recent days, particularly due to concerns raised in the Punjab-Haryana High Court regarding the portrayal of Sikhs in the film. There have been calls for the film’s release to be halted in Punjab.
In light of these controversies, ‘Emergency’ will not be released as planned. There is currently no information on when the film will eventually make its cinematic debut. However, the postponement of Kangana’s film opens up opportunities for two major South Indian films. Let’s delve into which films stand to benefit and how.
Benefiting South Indian Films
1. Goat
The first film to gain from this situation is ‘Goat’, featuring the popular actor Thalapathy Vijay. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, this action sci-fi film showcases Vijay in a dual role. The trailer for ‘Goat’ was released on August 17 and has been met with an enthusiastic response from fans, who are eagerly anticipating the film’s release. Scheduled to premiere on September 5, ‘Goat’ will be available in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
The impending release of ‘Emergency’ on September 6 could have impacted the box office performance of ‘Goat’ in Hindi. However, with this new development, Vijay’s film will have a clearer path to success. Fans are excited to see how Vijay captivates audiences with this project, which also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary and Malavika Sharma in significant roles.
2. Thanglaan
The second film benefiting from the postponement is Vikram’s ‘Thanglaan’, which tells the story of laborers working in the Kolar Gold Fields. Set in the 19th century, Vikram plays the role of a leader from the tribal community. Initially released on August 15 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film is now set to be released on September 6 in Hindi.
With the postponement of ‘Emergency’, there is a strong possibility that ‘Thanglaan’ will perform well at the box office in North India. The film also features Malavika Mohanan, and is directed by Pa. Ranjith. Originally scheduled to release in Hindi on August 30, the makers decided to shift the release date to September 6.
While Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ has faced setbacks, the film boasts a talented cast including Mahima Chaudhry, Shreyas Talpade, Anupam Kher, and Milind Soman. In this biopic, Kangana portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, showcasing her directorial talents alongside her acting skills. Initially intended for a November 2023 release, the film’s timeline has faced several delays, with the latest reports suggesting a potential June 2024 premiere that also did not materialize.
