The Bengal Files OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Vivek Agnihotri's powerful political drama online
The Bengal Files OTT Release Date: The makers have finally revealed the OTT release date for Vivek Agnihotri's film that caused a stir during its theatrical release.
Last Updated: 01.33 PM, Nov 08, 2025
Vivek Agnihotri's political drama, The Bengal Files, was released in theatres on September 5. However, the film was banned from screening in West Bengal due to political tensions. Later, the government allowed the film to be screened at the National Library of India, Kolkata. Now, The Bengal Files is going to be available for everyone as the makers officially revealed the OTT release date.
The Bengal Files OTT release date
| Movie | The Bengal Files |
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) |
| OTT release date | November 21, 2025 |
| Cast | Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Saswata Chatterjee, and Pallavi Joshi |
Two months after the theatrical release, The Bengal Files is all set to be released on ZEE5 on November 21. You can also watch the film with your OTTplay Premium subscription. Those who could not watch the film in theatres, now it's your time to binge-watch the political drama from the comfort of your home.
About The Bengal Files
The Bengal Files is the third film in Vivek Agnihotri's ‘Files Trilogy.’ The other two movies are: The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files.
The Bengal Files is a political drama film focusing on the genocide of Hindus in East Bengal before India's partition, specifically highlighting the Direct Action Day and Noakhali riots.
The plot explores these historical events and their political implications, with the aim of revealing what the filmmakers believe to be hidden truths. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, and Anupam Kher. The film is directed and written by Vivek Agnihotri.
Vivek Agnihotri on The Bengal Files' OTT release
When The Bengal Files was banned in West Bengal, director Vivek Agnihotri tried his best to allow his film in the state. After a lot of requests, the government allowed the film to be screened at the National Library of India, Kolkata.
Now that the film is on its way to the OTT platform, Vivek said, “The Bengal Files is not just a film; it’s a reminder. It’s about the forgotten chapters of our collective conscience and the price of silence. Through this story, we wanted to bring Bengal’s pain, courage and truth to the forefront. I’m glad that, through ZEE5, this story will now reach every home — every viewer who wants to know what really happened.”
Pallavi Joshi and Anupam Kher on The Bengal Files
Pallavi Joshi said that each film in the Files Trilogy has been an emotional and artistic awakening for us. With The Bengal Files they wanted to capture a truth buried under decades of denial. Every performance, every scene is rooted in reality and emotion. "I’m proud that ZEE5 is taking this story to a wider audience who can now experience it beyond the big screen," she said.
On the other hand, Anupam Kher also expressed his gratefulness to the OTT platform and added, "Some stories stay with you forever, and The Files trilogy is one of them. This isn’t just about history — it’s about humanity. When I read the script, I felt an ache that only truth can cause. Portraying this role was emotionally exhausting yet deeply fulfilling. Films like this remind us that courage is not just about standing up in battle, it’s also about standing up for truth."
Catch Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium from November 21, 2025!
FAQs
Q: Is The Bengal Files on OTT?
A: Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files will be released on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on November 21, 2025!
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.