The Bengal Files Twitter Review: Is Vivek Agnihotri's film a 'propaganda'? Netizens share their verdict

The Bengal Files: Right To Life is the third film in Vivek Agnihotri's ‘Files Trilogy.’ The other two movies are: The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film has finally hit theatres on September 5, but is still banned in West Bengal. Following its theatrical release, netizens have shared their reviews on X (Twitter). While some praised the film, some also criticized the film for its depiction of the horrors of Direct Action Day.

The Bengal Files Twitter review

Taking to their X account, some called The Bengal Files propaganda. “The Bengal Files mixes history with drama. Direct Action Day was complex, affecting multiple communities. Dramatizing real figures one-sidedly risks misleading viewers, fictionalizing events, and turning history into political propaganda, need more reasons?” wrote one on Twitter. 

Another added, “The Kashmir Files & Bengal Files are based on pure religious and hate propaganda.”

"I like to spend my money on wholesome entertainment to feel light after watching. Not these type of #TheBengalFiles showing distorted history to suit ruling Gov ideology. Why waste money in such propaganda crap. Agnihotri never make films like Manipur Files, Gujarat Files," said another.

Also Read: The Bengal Files First Reviews: Foreign viewers say Vivek Agnihotri's film is 'a wake-up call' amidst release uncertainty in West Bengal

Some also praised the film. "TheBengalFiles is another outstanding film by director #VivekRanjanAgnihotri after #TheKashmirFiles. Superb writing, performances and heartwrenching film for the Indians,” wrote the user.

“We were never taught this in school. Watching it made me realise how naïve we are as a society—ready to destroy our own for foreign ideologies,” read one review.

Take a look at more mixed responses:

More about The Bengal Files

The Bengal Files: Right to Life depicts the real-life communal violence that preceded the Partition of India, focusing on events like the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali riots through the story of a criminal investigator uncovering a conspiracy, while a parallel narrative explores the historical backdrop. The Bengal Files features actors Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi. The Bengal Files will hit theaters on September 5, 2025.

Meanwhile, after its theatrical run, The Bengal Files will land on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

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.

Q: Is The Bengal Files on OTT?

A: The Bengal Files will land on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) after its theatrical run.