India TV News says Kangana Ranaut brings the epic saga of Indira Gandhi to life and deserves credit for acting, direction and production, but the supporting cast does not always match her effort.

DNA India calls Emergency a bold and nuanced vision of power and politics, praising Kangana Ranaut’s ambitious take on Indira Gandhi and the turbulent political period.

Hindustan Times says Kangana Ranaut’s fine performance as Indira Gandhi makes the political drama bearable, but only barely. The review says the film is let down by a weak script, over explanation and an attempt to cram too much history into one film.

Koimoi calls Emergency a biopic like film that offers a balanced and compassionate look at Indira Gandhi, praising Kangana Ranaut’s fluid, magnetic performance and her improved direction. The review says the film works as “edu-tainment,” though it has an episodic feel in parts.

Bollywoodlife says Kangana shines in a riveting tale of power and leadership.

Bollywood Hungama says Emergency presents Indira Gandhi’s life and times in an unbiased manner and is elevated by strong performances from Kangana Ranaut and Vishak Nair. The review also notes that the film sometimes feels like a docu-drama and a few musical scenes undermine the realism.

News18 says Emergency is worth watching for Kangana Ranaut’s commendable performance as Indira Gandhi, but Vishak Nair steals the show as Sanjay Gandhi. The review praises the performances while indicating that the film works better as an acting showcase than as a fully balanced political drama.

Filmibeat says Kangana Ranaut knocks it out of the park as an actor and delivers one of her strongest performances, though the film itself has limitations as a political biopic.

Times of India says Emergency attempts to retell a defining chapter of Indian history, but the lack of narrative fluidity and context weakens the film. The review finds it overly dramatised, disjointed and one-dimensional despite some strong supporting turns.

India Today says Emergency becomes more of a rushed crash course on Indira Gandhi than a focused film on the 1975 Emergency. The review says Kangana Ranaut tries to cover too many chapters, leaving the darkest phase of Indian democracy underexplored.