Vivek Agnihotri Teases Major Update on The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, Starring Mithun Chakraborty
Vivek Agnihotri teases a big update on The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, starring Mithun Chakraborty. The film explores Bengal's untold historical tragedy.
Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, known for blending historical truth with cinematic intensity, is gearing up to make headlines once again. After the massive success of The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files, the director is ready to drop a major update on his upcoming project, The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter — the latest installment in his powerful trilogy.
Taking to social media, Agnihotri hinted at a significant announcement that will soon be made public. As anticipation builds around the film, fans are eagerly waiting to dive deeper into what promises to be another stirring exploration of India's overlooked history.
So many of you have shared your thoughts on the name… The Delhi Files or The Bengal Files? Well, I have an update. But not just yet.. stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/gBMkvHcDJE
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 7, 2025
A teaser released earlier this year offered a chilling first glimpse into the film's tone, featuring veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty in a rugged avatar. The haunting visuals showed him walking silently through a dimly lit corridor, reciting the Preamble to the Constitution — but with a burnt tongue. The teaser alone sparked widespread curiosity and emotional reactions from viewers across the country.
The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter is said to focus on the tragic and often neglected stories from Bengal's turbulent past. With evocative storytelling, rich visuals, and emotionally charged performances, the film aims to unearth a forgotten chapter of Indian history.
Joining Mithun Chakraborty in pivotal roles are Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. The film is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi under the banners of I Am Buddha Productions and Abhishek Agarwal Arts, in association with Tej Narayan Agarwal.
With The Delhi Files closing Agnihotri's historical trilogy, expectations are high. As the filmmaker prepares to unveil his next big reveal, one thing is certain — this will not be just another film, but a cinematic reckoning.
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