Mrunal Thakur reviews 'courageous' actress Kangana Ranaut's Emergency; calls it a 'must-watch for every Indian'

On January 17, 2025, Kangana Ranaut's Emergency hit theatres after a long delay. The film was supposed to release in 2024 but due to objections from CBFC and other controversies, the film couldn't see the light of day. Kangana, who helmed the film, was seen portraying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Though the film couldn't bag the hit tag at the box office, Kangana was highly praised for her performance. Now, days after its release, actress Mrunal Thakur reviewed Emergency, and she couldn't stop gushing over Kangana and the entire team. 

Mrunal Thakur calls Kangana Ranaut's Emergency a 'masterpiece'

Mrunal, who never shies away from praising her colleagues, took to Instagram and shared a long post dedicated to Kangana Ranaut. She shared a bunch of pictures of her as Indira Gandhi and hailed her efforts. In her note, Mrunal said that she watched the film with her father and she was still 'reeling' from the experience. She also said that with every film, Kangana has only inspired her. Her note read, "I just watched #Emergency in theaters with my father, and I’m still reeling from the experience! As a huge fan of Kangana Ranaut, I’ve been eagerly awaiting to witness this film on big screens and IT WAS A MASTERPIECE. From Gangster to Queen to Tanu weds Manu to Manikarnika, Thalaivi and now Emergency, Kangana has consistently pushed boundaries and inspired me with her incredible talent. This film is no exception - the attention to detail, the camera work, costumes, and performances are all top-notch!"

Mrunal appreciated Kangana's directorial skills and even recalled her favorite scene from the movie. She wrote, "Kangana, you’ve outdone yourself as a Director! My favorite scene…The army officer’s poignant moment with the binoculars, transitioning to the other side of the river bank and capturing the emotion perfectly." While praising the entire team, the Jersey actress added, "The screenplay, dialogues, music, and editing are all seamless and engaging. I loved seeing Shreyas ji , Mahima ji, Anupam Sir, and Satish Ji, Milind Sir shine in their roles - every actor brought their A-game! Kangana, you’re not just an actor; you’re a true artist and inspiration. Your courage in taking on challenging roles is admirable, and your dedication to your craft is evident in every frame." Have a look:

'Emergency, a must watch for every Indian'

Further, Mrunal went on to claim that Emergency is a must-watch film for every Indian. She even called Kangana a 'gifted' and 'courageous' actress of Indian cinema. Mrunal wrote, "If you haven’t seen #Emergency yet, please do yourself a favor and quickly catch it in theaters! It’s a must-watch for every Indian, and I guarantee you’ll leave inspired, motivated, and even a little tearful. Thank you, Kangana and the entire team of Emergency, for creating this masterpiece. I’m so grateful to have experienced it on the big screen! P.S Mrs. Indira Gandhi one of the most powerful women in Indian history and now there is Miss Kangana Ranaut one of the most gifted, Talented and courageous Actress of Indian cinema!"

Kangana reacted to her appreciation post on her Instagram story. Here's how she reacted:

The film also featured Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Milind Soman as Sam Manekshaw, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar, Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi, Ashok Chhabra as Morarji Desai, and Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram.

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