Kangana Ranaut replaces Sai Kabir and turns director for Emergency, says 'I finally figured no one can direct it better than me'

Kangana Ranaut seems all set to begin the shoot for Emergency. The actress will be seen playing former PM Indira Gandhi in the film, and it was just yesterday that she got her body scan done for the role. Now, she has informed all that she would also be directing this film!

Yes, you read that right. After Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Kangana will turn the director for the second time with Emergency! The film was being written and directed by Sai Kabir and looks like he has been replaced. Taking to Koo, Kangana wrote, "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 Ritesh 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."

Kangana further told Pinkvilla, "Yes. This is going to be my second directorial. Even though I wanted another film, which I am also ready with, as my second directorial. But, it so happened that I was very keen to bring Indira Gandhi's story which has never been brought to screen. I was very eager to bring it to screen. I am very happy to be the director of this film. Looking forward to bringing the iconic story to the silver screen."

Ritesh Shah has replaced Sai Kabir as the writer. While announcing the project, Kangana had written, "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." Sai Kabir will reportedly be directing Tiku Weds Sheru for a streaming platform. The film will also be backed by Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika Films.