The Bengal Files Trailer Unveiled: A Look at Vivek Agnihotri’s Controversial New Film

Director Vivek Agnihotri’s latest film, The Bengal Files, has released its trailer. The movie’s trailer launch was accompanied by disruptions during a Kolkata screening on August 16, 2025. The film delves into the history of Bengal before independence, focusing on the Hindu-Muslim dynamic and the communal violence that marked the era. The trailer offers a glimpse into the conflicts and the individuals who worked to promote unity and peace. Accompanying the release, Agnihotri mentioned the trailer was dedicated to the victims of Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) and aims to share an untold story of the Hindu genocide. Reactions have been mixed. Some viewers, including those with Bengali backgrounds, have expressed appreciation for the film’s endeavor. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 5, 2025, and stars Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Puneet Issar, and Mithun Chakraborty.