The Bengal Files Trailer OUT: Vivek Agnihotri's film delves into Direct Action Day and the 1946 Calcutta Killings

Vivek Agnihotri, known for directing The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files, is all set for another directorial, The Bengal Files: Right To Life. It is the third film in Vivek's Files Trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. After grabbing significant buzz, the makers unveiled the trailer, and it looks promising. 

The Bengal Files trailer

The trailer for The Bengal Files shows Direct Action Day and the 1946 Calcutta Killings. It shows the atrocities committed against Hindus in Bengal. The film has been mired in controversy even before its release. The filmmakers say they have been facing threats and harassment since the film's announcement.

This video showcases the situation of Bengal that brings out the untold stories and hidden truths of the region. The clip shows how thousands of people were killed in West Bengal due to the politics of religion. In one of the most jarring moments from the trailer, a voice cuts through the silence, “Yeh Pachim Bangal hai, yaha do constitution chalta hai, ek Hinduao ka, ek Musalmanon ka.” Another character declares, “Sirf Zameen ka tukda nahi, Bharat ka light house hai Bangal.”

More about The Bengal Files

The Bengal Files, directed by Agnihotri and produced by him along with Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, focuses on the tragic events of Direct Action Day, the 1946 Calcutta Killings, and the Noakhali riots. 

The film aims to portray the brutality and aftermath of the events that claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi. 

Vivek Agnihotri shares statement on The Bengal Files

Director Vivek Agnihotri said that The Bengal Files is a wake-up call. It is a roar that we will not let Bengal become another Kashmir. "We decided to launch the trailer in Kolkata to bring authenticity to the portrayal of untold story of Hindu Genocide and you will witness a glimpse of it in the trailer. The nation should prepare… because if Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you," he said. 

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Meanwhile, Mithun Chakraborty said that The Bengal Files is everything the audience never expected. For him, this is what cinema is for, making a difference and showing what people need to see. "I tell you, I am representing all of you. This character has always brought me closer to you, and it will do the same for you as well," he added. 

The Bengal Files: Right to Life, scheduled to hit theatres on September 5, 2025.

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.