Will Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Bengal Files’ Uncover a Dark Chapter of History?

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- Vivek Agnihotri reveals his upcoming film “The Bengal Files”.
- The film addresses a forgotten chapter of Indian history.
- The U.S. premiere tour began on July 19.
- Emotional audience reactions were shared via social media.
- The film will release globally on September 5, 2025.
Mumbai, July 22 (NationPress) Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri announced on social media that his forthcoming film, “The Bengal Files”, will delve into a long-forgotten grave chapter of history.
On Instagram, he shared several images and stated, “They turned Bengal’s wisdom into ashes. The land that once illuminated Bharat’s soul with Indic renaissance… was silenced by communal hate. The streets of Bengal were drenched in blood. India forgot. But we remembered. And now the world will know. The Bengal Files Releasing Worldwide on 05 September 2025 #TheBengalFiles #RightToLife.”
The creators of “The Bengal Files” have initiated a special premiere tour across the United States, featuring 10 grand screenings that commenced on July 19 in New Jersey. The film’s inaugural premiere in New Jersey set a powerful tone, with heartfelt and emotional responses from viewers, reflecting the film’s profound impact.
The filmmaker shared snippets of the audience’s reactions on Instagram, highlighting how deeply affected viewers were by the raw and striking portrayal of “Direct Action Day.” He captioned the post, “Audience reactions after the first-ever screening of the untold story of Hindu Genocide #TheBengalFiles in New Jersey.”
Written and helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, “The Bengal Files” is set to premiere internationally ahead of its grand launch in India. The makers have unveiled a significant U.S. premiere tour, showcasing 10 major screenings across key cities. The tour began on July 19 in New Jersey and will continue through Washington DC (July 20), Raleigh (July 25), Atlanta (July 26), Tampa (July 27), Phoenix (August 1), Los Angeles (August 2), San Francisco Bay Area (August 3), Detroit (August 7), Chicago (August 9), and concludes in Houston on August 10.
Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film boasts a stellar cast including Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar.
As part of Agnihotri’s acclaimed Files trilogy—alongside “The Kashmir Files” and “The Tashkent Files”—the film explores another somber and significant chapter in Indian history. “The Bengal Files” is set for its theatrical release in India on September 5, 2025.