Emergency OTT release: Jio Hotstar or Netflix? Here's where you can watch Kangana Ranaut starrer

Emergency OTT release: Jio Hotstar or Netflix? Here's where you can watch Kangana Ranaut starrer bio-pic of Indira Gandhi online. Emergency made it's theatre release on 17th January after much back and forth over certification and controversies. 

Kangana Ranaut's directorial film Emergency, based on the 1975 Emergency period, is now available for streaming on Netflix. The movie, which was initially scheduled for its OTT debut on March 17, was rescheduled to release earlier on March 14. Announcing the revised date, Netflix described the film as a "gripping story of power and peril"

The actress and director took to Instagram to share the news, informing her followers that Emergency, her second directorial venture following Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, would be available for streaming on Netflix from March 14

The film, produced under the banners of Manikarnika Films and Zee Studios, hit theatres on January 17. However, its release faced protests and censorship issues, resulting in a delayed certification process. After undergoing several mandatory cuts, the film received a U/A certificate

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Emergency, a political drama with a runtime of 146 minutes, stars Kangana Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The ensemble cast includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik. Made with a budget of ₹60 crore, the movie experienced a lukewarm response during its theatrical release

Kangana Ranaut starrer had faced controversy as soon as the trailer released on 14th August last year. The film faced major controversy in Punjab. 

Concerns were raised over the portrayal of Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the trailer, where he was depicted as being aligned with Indira Gandhi. This depiction upset many viewers.

In response, the Delhi unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) issued a legal notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The notice, signed by Delhi unit chief Paramjit Singh Sarna, urged the board to halt the film’s release, alleging that it misrepresented the Sikh community and encouraged hostility.