Not just West Bengal, Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files faces hurdles even overseas - know more
The Bengal Files advance booking might have opened in India, but Vivek Agnihotri's film is stuck with censorship even outside of India - here's what you need to know
Last Updated: 09.36 PM, Sep 03, 2025
Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files has been in news over problems with the release in West Bengal. However, that is not the only region where the movie is facing problems. The film faces hurdles even with its overseas release. Here's everything we know...
What happened with The Bengal Files release overseas?
Not just West Bengal, Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files has hit a snag even overseas. The movie has been facing issues with its release in various overseas market owing to censorship issues. The movie's release is delayed in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The film is not cleared in Mauritius either. The film's team has confirmed the news through a press statement.
What is The Bengal Files all about?
The Bengal Files promises to tell the tale behind the partition of India-Pakistan and West Bengal-East Bengal (Bangladesh). The focus is especially on the latter. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher and Darshan Kumaar in the lead roles, Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is slated for theatrical release on September 5, 2025.
Where will The Bengal Files stream on OTT?
Much like Vivek Agnihotri's previous movies from the trilogy, The Bengal Files is expected to be out on Zee5 and can be accessed via OTTplay Premium. Meanwhile, you can rewatch The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files to get some hint on what you might get in when watching The Bengal Files in theatres.
FAQs
Q: What is the Bengal Files movie based on?
A: The Bengal Files portrays the communal violence that occurred in Bengal, specifically focusing on Direct Action Day (1946) and its aftermath. The film is based on the real-life events of the 1946 Calcutta killings, also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, and the subsequent violence that spread to other parts of the Bengal Presidency, including the Noakhali riots and Tipperah (Comilla).
Q: Who directs The Bengal Files?
A: The Bengal Files is directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
Q: Are The Kashmir Files and The Bengal Files connected?
A: The Bengal Files: Right to Life, initially titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Story, is the third story after Vivek Agnihotri's The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. It follows a different storyline.