Visionary Vivek R. Agnihotri all set with another hard-hitting historical movie 'The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter releasing on Sept 5th? by Chaitanya Padukone

Outspoken and candid by nature known for thought-provoking themes--- National Film Award winning  film-maker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, one of the finest and bold filmmakers in Indian cinema, has consistently delivered powerful films . That bring true hard-hitting authentic stories and realistic historical narratives to the big-screen.  Known for his fearless storytelling and compelling vision, he has struck a deep chord with audiences across the country. 
After a streak of successful hits, maverick Vivek Agnihotri is now returning with his next much-anticipated project, The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. Touted to be another intense and thought-provoking narrative, the film is set to release later this year. As the anticipation around it continues to grow, a major update and something big from the film is set to drop soon. The Delhi Files movie is scheduled to be released on 5th September 2025.
 This new movie is the third and Final Instalment of Vivek Agnihotri's trilogy based on modern Indian History following The Tashent Files and The Kashmir Files

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As a senior film journalist I have personally known dynamic, visionary Vivek and his acclaimed actress-wife Pallavi Joshi-Agnihotri since past three decades. While I was appointed on the Censor Board ( CBFC), the cinema-savvy Vivek Agnihotri and I had by sheer coincidence,  on the same Certifying Censor Committee for several movies.There is so much, one gets to learn and imbibe about Cinema, from very knowledgeable and outspoken Vivek.

The teaser of The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, released a few months ago, offered a powerful glimpse into the film’s emotional depth. It featured veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty in a haunting first look, walking through an empty corridor with a rugged appearance and a white beard, reciting the Preamble to the Constitution with a burnt tongue. 

The film will be released in two parts, with the first part titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, slated for release on 5 September 2025 (India's Independence Day).

The film explores the communal violence in undivided Bengal during the 1940s, including events like Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots, which Agnihotri characterizes as a "Hindu genocide". He titled the film The Delhi Files to emphasize his belief that "the destiny of India is written in Delhi and not in Bengal".

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

This film portrays the tragic events surrounding Direct Action Day in August 1946, also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, through a cinematic narrative. The story-line is based on real incidents of communal violence that erupted in Bengal, significantly shaping India's path to independence and partition.

 The film delves into the heart-wrenching Bengal tragedy, bringing to light a forgotten chapter of Indian history. With evocative storytelling, stunning visuals, and compelling performances, it promises a stirring and unforgettable cinematic experience.

The Delhi Files is an upcoming powerful film written and directed  by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. The film presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions is a final part of Vivek’s Files trilogy

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