Hey everyone! Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files is definitely making waves! Since it hit theaters, it’s sparked a lot of conversation across the country. The movie really digs into the difficult truths surrounding Direct Action Day, August 16, 1946, connecting the dots between past events and today.
From Banned to Big Screen in Bengal
Interestingly, the film was initially banned in West Bengal. But, it eventually got a release, showing how powerful and resilient its story is.
Whispers of a ₹70 Crore OTT Deal!
Here’s where it gets really interesting: there’s a strong buzz in the industry that the digital rights have been snapped up by Zee5 for a whopping ₹70 crore! If the rumours are true, that’s almost twice the film’s production budget!
While we’re still waiting for official confirmation, this kind of deal would be a massive victory for the filmmakers.
The Files Story Continues…
The Bengal Files, of course, comes from the pen and direction of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. The production team includes Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, and Agnihotri himself, and it’s presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions.
This film marks the completion of Agnihotri’s Files Trilogy, following the success of The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files.
Still Going Strong in Theaters
The Bengal Files was released on September 5th, 2025, and it’s still drawing audiences to theaters. Have you seen it yet? What are your thoughts?
