Kangana Ranaut is all set to direct her second movie, Emergency, based on late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Kangana wrote on her Koo account, "Pleased to wear Director's hat again, after working on Emergency for more than a year I finally figured no one can direct it better than me, collaborating with fabulous writer Ritest Shah, even if it means sacrificing on various acting assignments I am determined to do it, my excitement is high this is going to be a tremendous journey, my leap to another league #Emergency #Indira."
She added that even though she wanted to do another film, which she was also ready with, as her second directorial, the decision happened as she was very keen to bring Indira Gandhi's story which has never been brought to the screen. Kangana said that she was very eager to bring it to the screen. The actress said that she was very happy to be the director of the film and added that she’s looking forward to bringing the iconic story to the silver screen.
Emergency was earlier supposed to be directed by Sai Kabir as during the film's announcement, Kangana had said, "Happy to announce my dear friend Sai Kabir and I are collaborating on a political drama. Produced by Manikarnika Films. Written and Directed by Sai Kabir." However, now it looks like Sai Kabir will be directing ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’ for a streaming platform, backed by Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika Films. Kangana’s other films include Thalaivi, a biopic on late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, Dhaakad and Tejas.