The Bengal Files release date, what to expect, cast members, trailer breakdown, and more about Vivek Agnihotri's political drama

Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files has fallen under controversy once again before this release. The movie is the third instalment of the filmmaker's 'Files' collection after The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. Ever since the official trailer of The Bengal Files was dropped a few days back, the political drama has become a hot topic to discuss on the internet. With the premiere just around the corner, everyone is buzzing with speculations of what Vivek Agnihotri has cooked up this time.

The Bengali Files release date

The much-awaited political thriller drama is set to hit the theatres on September 5, 2025. Recently the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted an 'A' certificate to The Bengal Files. The movie is said to be 1-minute longer than Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2.

What does that trailer of The Bengal Files show

The 3-minute-33-second video depicts extreme violence and conflicts between Hindus and Muslims that occurred in Kolkata, followed by the tragic Noakhali riots. Vivek Agnihotri tries to protray the hidden parts of Indian history through the movie. The trailer gives sneak-peeks of historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Mohammad Ali Jinnah arguing about religion and the idea of splitting the nation into two different countries.

The video introduces a character Gopal Mukherjee who's is seen talking about some points that have caused controversies. The trailer reveals that the movie uses strong language and disturbing images of violence to show the horrors of the partition. A side story in the movie follows a criminal investigator looking for a missing person. As they search, they uncover a web of corruption happening at the same time as the historical violence.

What to expect from The Bengal Files movie

The upcoming political drama will explore the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the subsequent communal violence that led to India's partition, following a criminal investigator's search for a missing person and uncovering a network of corruption. The Bengali Files aims to provide a raw, real, and unforgettable cinematic experience of these events, using expressive techniques and storyline to amaze the audience with the trauma.

The Bengal Files cast members

The VIvek Agnihotri-directorial once again features an ensemble cast including Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Simrat Kaur, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Saurav Das.

FAQs:

Q. Is The Delhi Files now The Bengal Files?

A. Initially titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter to emphasise his belief that the destiny of India is written in Delhi and not in Bengal. In June 2025, Agnihotri officially renamed the film to The Bengal Files: Right to Life.

Q. What is the story of the Bengal Files movie?

A. Based on real incidents of communal violence, The Bengal Files highlights events that significantly shaped India's path to independence and partition.

Q. When will The Bengal Files release?

A. The Bengal Files set to hit the theatres on September 5, 2025.