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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
The Bengal Files teaser out: Vivek Agnihotri shows horrors of communal violence; fans say 'it you hits like a bomb'
Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri dropped the teaser of his latest film The Bengal Files, on Thursday. Originally titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, the teaser has garnered significant attention for its bold exploration of a lesser-known chapter in Indian history. The film marks the final part of the trilogy by the two-time National Award-winning filmmaker. (Also read: Vivek Agnihotri reveals new name of his film, The Delhi Files. Here's what we know about the title change) Vivek took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and released the teaser of his much-awaited film. In the caption, he wrote, 'PRESENTING: From the makers of The Kashmir Files & The Tashkent Files: THE BENGAL FILES – Teaser Out Now. If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you. In cinemas on 05 September 2025.' The teaser opens with a sombre voice declaring, "Main ek Kashmiri Pandit hoon, isliye yakeen ke saath keh sakta hoon ki Bengal ek dusra Kashmir banta ja raha hai" (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, and therefore, I can say with full confidence that Bengal is turning into another Kashmir). This statement immediately sets a tone of urgency and foreboding, hinting at the film's exploration of communal tensions and their repercussions. The teaser then introduces all the characters in the film. The film explores historical events like Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots, which took place in undivided Bengal in the 1940s. As soon as the teaser dropped, fans started reacting on social media. One user wrote, "It hits like a Bomb, shaken my soul to the core." Another user declared, "Waiting for this one!" Another fan said, "For the first time, real heroes of Bengal like Gopal Patha (Mukherjee) are shown to the world! Pulsating! Looking forward!" The decision to rename the film from The Delhi Files to The Bengal Files was influenced by public sentiment. Director Vivek Agnihotri explained that while the film delves into events in Bengal, the initial title aimed to highlight the political decisions made in Delhi that impacted the region. However, after conducting a poll where 99% of respondents favoured the title change, the filmmakers decided to rebrand the film to better align with its content and audience expectations. Vivek Agnihotri wrote the script, and Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi produced it. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar in pivotal roles. It is part of Vivek Agnihotri's Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on 5 September 2025.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Bengal Files teaser: Vivek Agnihotri's final film in the Files trilogy has Anupam Kher playing Gandhi, and Mithun Chakraborty as a madman, watch
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has released the teaser for his upcoming film, The Bengal Files, the concluding chapter in his trilogy following The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. The teaser opens with a haunting voiceover from a Kashmiri Pandit character, warning that Bengal is on the verge of becoming 'another Kashmir.' What follows is a montage of violent imagery: bloodied faces, armed men, and a woman's scream piercing through the chaos. By the end, a stark message appears on screen —'If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you.' Shared post on Time Also Read | Vivek Agnihotri says Chak De! would have flopped with John Abraham, Dhan Dhana Goal with Shah Rukh Khan would've worked: 'Why I quit Bollywood' The film introduces a huge ensemble cast. Darshan Kumaar plays Shiva Pandit, Mithun Chakraborty appears as a Madman, Anupam Kher portrays Gandhi, and Pallavi Joshi takes on the role of Maa Bharati. Actors Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Saswata Chatterjee also make brief but notable appearances. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, The Bengal Files explores what Agnihotri calls the 'right to life'—a thematic continuation of his previous films, which centred on the right to truth (The Tashkent Files) and the right to justice (The Kashmir Files). He has described this final chapter as 'an experience in history' that interrogates India's identity amid cultural and political conflict, with a particular focus on Bengal's overlooked narratives. Originally titled The Delhi Files: Bengal Chapter, the film was recently renamed The Bengal Files, and is set to explore the fundamental question: What is India? An earlier teaser featured Mithun Chakraborty solemnly reading the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. Agnihotri's past films have sparked intense debate and polarized public opinion, yet achieved commercial success. With The Bengal Files slated for release on September 5, anticipation, and scrutiny, is once again mounting.
India Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Bengal Files teaser: A chilling story with powerhouse performers
An image of Goddess Durga's idol burning ends the teaser for 'The Bengal Files'. Directed and written by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film aims at diving deep into Bengal's political and cultural history, claiming to reveal some unsaid makers released the teaser for the film on Thursday, promising an engaging and 'haunting' watch. The video, which was released on social media, gave a glimpse of all the prominent actors in the film. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Puneet Issar and Saswata Chatterjee, among others, feature in the teaser opens with a sad voice claiming, "Main ek Kashmiri Pandit hoon, islye yakeen ke sath keh sakta hoon ki Bengal ek dusra Kashmir banta ja raha hai (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, and therefore, I can say with full confidence that Bengal is turning into another Kashmir)." We hear claims about communal politics, and a man asking who is really independent even after 80 years of independence from British rule. The teaser presents intense sequences hinting at the emotional and historical tone of the film. The visuals seem raw and impactful, evoking a sense of the teaser of 'The Bengal Files' here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by #IAmBuddha (@iambuddha_films)Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film is presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions. 'The Bengal Files' is the third film from Agnihotri's 'Files' series, which previously included 'The Tashkent Files' and 'The Kashmir Files'.It is scheduled to hit the screens on September Watch IN THIS STORY#Anupam Kher
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri renames new film 'The Delhi Files' to 'The Bengal Files'
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM. In cinemas on 05 September 2025. দ্য দিল্লি ফাইলস এখন দ্য বেঙ্গল ফাইলস। টিজার আসছে আগামী বৃহস্পতিবার, ১২ই জুন ২০২৫, দুপুর ১২টায়। ছবিটি প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি…
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vivek Agnihotri reveals new name of his film, The Delhi Files. Here's what we know about the title change
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced a title change for his upcoming film, previously known as The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. The director took the social media route to share the update about his film. Also read: Vivek Agnihotri hits back at troll predicting The Delhi Files will fail like The Vaccine War: 'Wahi haal hoga iska bhi' On Tuesday, Vivek took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the update. Sharing a poster of the film, Vivek wrote, 'BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM. In cinemas on 05 September 2025'. As per the poster, the full name of the film is 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life'. It was previously titled, 'The Delhi Files – The Bengal Chapter'. Sharing the reason behind the title change, Vivek tells us, 'The first and foremost reason is that the film is about Bengal. When we started making the project, we thought we would make a two-part project with one film titled Delhi Files and the second on the lines of the Bengal chapter". 'But then people started writing and asking me to make it the Bengal Files. Then I did a poll where 99 people asked me to change the title. That's when I thought, why get stuck in the communication... Now, it makes more sense.' Now, the director shared that the second film will also undergo a title change. 'We will have to change the title of the second part as well.... But that's something we will see after releasing the first chapter,' he shares. A post shared by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) It is believed that Vivek's film will delve into the Hindu genocide and explore the far-reaching consequences of political decisions made in the 1940s in Bengal. Directed by Vivek and jointly produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Govind Namdev, among others, in key roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 5, 2025.
