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The Bengal Files Vs The Tashkent Files: Vivek Agnihotri's Film Wins The Box Office Battle On Day 3, Check The Numbers | Glamsham.com
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The Bengal Files Vs The Tashkent Files: Vivek Agnihotri’s Film Wins The Box Office Battle On Day 3, Check The Numbers | Glamsham.com

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Vivek Agnihotri’s latest political drama, The Bengal Files, has outperformed his 2019 film The Tashkent Files at the box office but still lags significantly behind the phenomenal success of The Kashmir Files (2022).

Modest Opening Weekend for The Bengal Files

The Bengal Files earned ₹2.75 crore on Sunday, following ₹2.15 crore on Saturday and ₹1.75 crore on Friday. According to Sacnilk, the film’s total opening weekend collection in India stands at ₹6.65 crore. While this is nearly three times the ₹2.20 crore that The Tashkent Files earned during its opening weekend, it is only about one-fourth of the ₹27.15 crore that The Kashmir Files raked in.

Comparing Agnihotri’s Political Trilogy

The Tashkent Files, a pre-pandemic outing on the death of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri under mysterious circumstances, featured Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, and Pankaj Tripathi. At the other end, The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, was a box office hit, with a ₹3.55 crore opening and rising to ₹15 crore by day three.

Comparatively, The Bengal Files also had a subdued beginning despite the impressive cast that boasts of Mithun Chakraborty, Namashi Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Pallavi Joshi. The movie deals with the Direct Action Day of 1946, Noakhali Massacre, and the “Great Bengal Killing” and compares them to contemporary problems in Bengal and Bangladesh.

Also Read: The Conjuring: Last Rites Reigns Supreme: Horror Film Crosses Rs 50 Crore Mark, Outperforming Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files

Heavy Investment and Stiff Competition

Agnihotri has disclosed that he invested the returns of The Kashmir Files into The Bengal Files, in addition to borrowed money. In the meantime, his last release, The Vaccine War, launched on ₹3.50 crore and concluded on ₹10.33 crore.

The movie also encountered stiff competition this weekend from Baaghi 4 featuring Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt, which debuted at a record ₹31.25 crore.

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Vivek Agnihotri’s Political Drama Remains Steady At The Box Office
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The Bengal Files Box Office Day 2: Vivek Agnihotri’s Political Drama Remains Steady; Earns Rs 2.25 Cr

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Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files hit theatres this Friday and has already sparked a lot of discussion. Despite facing controversies and strong competition at the box office, the film showed growth on its second day, which was Saturday.

Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files Sees Growth On Day 2

As per a trade website, the film earned Rs 2.25 crore net on Saturday in India. This brings its total two-day collection to Rs 4 crore. The Hindi occupancy on Saturday stood at 29.91%. The film saw 15.11% occupancy in the morning, 29.20% in the afternoon, 35.08% in the evening, and peaked at 40.23% during night shows.

Day-wise breakdown

Day 1 (Friday)Rs 1.75 Cr
Day 2 (Saturday)Rs 2.25 Cr
TotalRs 4 Cr

The Bengal Files faced stiff competition from action film Baaghi 4 and the Hollywood horror release The Conjuring: Last Rites. On its opening day, the film made Rs 1.75 crore, a modest start when compared to Agnihotri’s earlier film, The Kashmir Files, which earned Rs 3.55 crore on its first day in 2022.

This new release is part of the director’s trilogy and dives deep into a difficult chapter in Indian history. The story highlights the universal fight for human dignity and the basic right to live. With its emotional and powerful storyline, the film attempts to shed light on untold truths from the past.

The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. The film, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions, is part of Vivek’s Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: The Bengal Files Box Office Day 1: Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s Political Drama Film Opens With An Excellent Word Of Mouth

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The Bengal Files X Review
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The Bengal Files X Review: Vivek Agnihotri’s Film Is “Gut Wrenching” & “Unmissable”

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The Bengal Files X Review! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vivek Agnihotri has released the final installment of The Files trilogy. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, and Simrat Kaur, The Bengal Files was released in theatres worldwide today, September 5, 2025. It opened to highly positive reviews, and cinegoers are calling it a must-watch. Scroll below for the X reviews!

The Bengal Files revolves around the genocide of the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali riots, as well as the trauma of partition. It has been much in the controversy over its alleged ban in West Bengal. Director Vivek Agnihotri claims theatres in Bengal threatened against the screening. Pallavi Joshi also wrote an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking intervention and protection of her constitutional rights.

The Bengal Files Review on X (formerly Twitter)

Interestingly, not a single review of The Bengal Files has been negative on X/ Twitter so far. Cinegoers call it “gut-wrenching” and hail the performances by Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Simrat Kaur, and others.

A viewer wrote, “A gut-wrenching experience that shakes your soul! Gripping storytelling by Vivek Agnihotri Bone-chilling frames that hit the conscience Powerhouse performances – Simratt Kaur, Namashi Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi & Darshan Kumar Strong support – Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Saswata & Sourav Das This is not just cinema… it’s HISTORY on screen. Unmissable & unforgettable!”

Another tweeted, “A hard-hitting take on Direct Action Day (1946) Raw, intense & unforgettable. Brilliant performances + powerful storytelling = MUST WATCH”

An X user shared, “Incredible movie and haunting. The Bengal Files is our history. Simrat kaur with a performance of a lifetime as Bharathi Banarjee. Her emotions sweep you, definitely to watch out. Namashi and Pallavi Joshi are also fantastic. & Mithu da”

“#TheBengalFilesFirstReview 4/5⭐ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 “It’s a Heartbreaking drama movie with lots of Violence and Brutal scenes,”‘ tweeted another.

A review read, “OUTSTANDING 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 – 10/10 For those who believe cinema should shake, stir, and scar you with truth for them The Bengal Files is unmissable.”

More about The Bengal Files

The Bengal Files is the last installment of The Files trilogy after The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). It is one of the longest films made in India, with a reported runtime of 204 minutes.

The ensemble cast features Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur.

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Eklavya Sood Thanks Lalbaugcha Raja After He Was Selected For The Bengal Files
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Eklavya Sood Credits Lalbaugcha Raja For Getting Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files

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Actor Eklavya Sood, who won hearts with his performance in Raisinghani vs Raisinghani, is now gearing up for one of the most significant milestones of his career. He will be seen in Vivek Agnihotri’s much-anticipated film The Bengal Files, where he plays Amar, a World War soldier. For Eklavya, the project is more than a role. It is a blessing that changed the course of his journey in the film industry.

Eklavya Sood Thanks Lalbaugcha Raja For Being Selected For The Bengal Files

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Eklavya revealed how Lord Ganesha’s blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja came into his life when he was at one of his lowest points. After years of auditions, pitching scripts, and acting in small projects, he was questioning whether he was truly meant for the industry.

Eklavya’s Caption

His post read, “Last year, I was ready to give up… and then Bappa gave me The Bengal Files. Around this time, I was at one of the lowest points of my life. My thoughts were scattered, and I had started questioning if I was really meant for the film industry. I loved acting and screenwriting more than anything, but after 7–8 years of waiting, I was on the verge of letting go of the dream. I had done decent work — made a feature film, acted in a bit of web series, auditioned countless times, pitched scripts to producers — yet nothing seemed to click. It was during the Ganpati festivities at Lalbaugcha Raja that I prayed to Bappa for direction, for just a sign to keep going. And my oh my, didn’t he answer! Three days later, I signed one of the biggest projects of my life — The Bengal Files with @vivekagnihotri sir. It’s all thanks to Bappa. With the film releasing tomorrow, I had to visit him again to seek his blessings for its success. Thank you, Bappa. Love you.”

Adding further, Eklavya reflected, “My film The Bengal Files is releasing tomorrow. Last year, I had come here and prayed, and just 3–4 days later, I got this film. I think it’s a full circle.”

This year, keeping up with the faith that turned his life around, Eklavya once again visited Lalbaugcha Raja ahead of the release. For him, the ritual was not just about tradition but about gratitude. It is an acknowledgement that his breakthrough came at a time when he needed it the most.

With The Bengal Files releasing today, anticipation is high for his performance as Amar. For Eklavya, the film is not merely a professional milestone but a testimony of resilience, faith, and the belief that dreams, even when tested, find their way back with divine blessings.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Producer-Actor Pallavi Joshi Requests President Droupadi Murmu To Help Release The Bengal Files In WB; Writes Open Letter As Political Pressure Increases For Ban

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Advance Bookings Open for Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files
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Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files Opens For Advance Booking; Reserve Your Seats Now!

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Set against the harrowing backdrop of Direct Action Day on 16th August 1946 in Calcutta, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files marks the concluding chapter of his acclaimed truth-revealing trilogy after The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files.

Advance Bookings Open For Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files

While its teaser had already sent shockwaves across the nation, the release of the hard-hitting trailer left audiences stunned with its unflinching spirit of truth. Now, as the film’s release nears, advance bookings have begun.

Taking to social media, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri shared a hard-hitting poster while announcing that advance bookings are now open. He captioned it with, “Advance booking open now. The truth of Hindu Genocide cannot be hidden anymore. TheBengalFiles is not just a film, it’s an experience that will shake your soul. Book your tickets today: linktr.ee/TheBengalFiles”

The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. The film, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions, is part of Vivek’s Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on September 5, 2025.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Is Open To Screening The Bengal Files Screening For West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee; Says, “I Will Show Her Without Any Hesitation”

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