Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is set to unveil the trailer for his highly anticipated and controversial Hindi film, ‘The Bengal Files’, in Kolkata on August 16, 2025. The announcement was made by the film’s producers on Tuesday, confirming the movie’s theatrical release date for September 5, 2025. This film is the third installment of Agnihotri’s “Files Trilogy,” following the commercial successes of ‘The Tashkent Files’ and ‘The Kashmir Files’.
‘The Bengal Files’, which has already stirred significant debate and legal challenges, delves into the harrowing communal violence that occurred in undivided Bengal during the 1940s. The narrative is expected to focus on events like the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings, also known as Direct Action Day, and the subsequent Noakhali riots. Agnihotri’s previous films have been known for their unfiltered portrayal of sensitive historical events, and this one is expected to follow a similar path, making the trailer launch a much-anticipated event.
The decision to launch the trailer in Kolkata is a bold move by Agnihotri, especially given the multiple police complaints and legal issues the film has faced in West Bengal. The filmmaker has previously stated that he would not back down from his decision to release the film in the state, and the trailer launch is a testament to that resolve. The film is produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Agnihotri’s wife, Pallavi Joshi, and is slated to be a powerful and hard-hitting cinematic experience.
With a release date set for Teachers’ Day (September 5), the film is poised to reignite conversations about a largely forgotten chapter of Indian history. The trailer launch will likely set the tone for the film’s marketing campaign, which is already generating a high degree of public interest and controversy.
Key Highlights:
- Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri will launch the trailer of his new film, ‘The Bengal Files’, in Kolkata on August 16, 2025.
- The film, the third in Agnihotri’s “Files Trilogy”, is based on the communal violence that took place in undivided Bengal during the 1940s, including the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and Noakhali riots.
- ‘The Bengal Files’ is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 5, 2025.
- The decision to hold the trailer launch in Kolkata comes amidst significant controversy and legal challenges the film has faced in the state.