The Bengal Files: Release Date, Cast & Teaser Buzz | Vivek Agnihotri’s Final ‘Files’ Trilogy

Vivek Agnihotri returns with The Bengal Files: Right to Life, a gripping new addition to his “Files” film series that previously delivered hits like The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. This time, the story ventures into the deeply disturbing events of 1946 Bengal, spotlighting the horrors of Direct Action Day and the bloodshed that followed.

With an ensemble cast that includes Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, and Sourav Das, the film doesn't just recreate history it forces viewers to confront it. Mithun’s intense screen presence, particularly in scenes where he delivers the Indian Constitution's Preamble with a scarred tongue, is already stirring online chatter. Sourav Das portraying Gopal Patha, a lesser-known but significant historical figure, adds depth and authenticity to the narrative.

The teaser, launched on June 12, 2025, quickly captured public attention, crossing 10 million views within days. Its haunting imagery idol desecrations, citywide riots, and symbolic motifs has sparked emotional reactions across social platforms. A line from the teaser, “If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you,” has already become the subject of nationwide debate.

Interestingly, the movie was initially titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, but following a massive online poll where 99% voted in favor of renaming it, the title was officially changed. The movie is now confirmed for a September 5, 2025 release, adding another layer of significance as it falls on Teachers' Day.

While the film carries forward the provocative tone that Agnihotri’s cinema is known for, The Bengal Files appears to be the most emotionally and politically charged chapter yet. Rather than glorifying events, the film poses questions, raises uncomfortable truths, and compels reflection.

Audiences who followed The Kashmir Files closely will find The Bengal Files a powerful, perhaps even more disturbing, follow-up. As the countdown to the theatrical release begins, one thing is clear: this is not just a film it’s a conversation starter, a history lesson, and a cinematic reckoning rolled into one.