{"id":31544,"date":"2025-09-07T00:46:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/?p=31544"},"modified":"2025-09-07T00:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:16:45","slug":"the-bengal-files-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/boxoffice\/the-bengal-files-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bengal Files Box Office Collection, Cast, and Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"background: #fff3e0; padding: 10px; border: 1px dashed #fb8c00; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\udd25 Update: As of 12 Sept 2025, Param Sundari has earned \u20b912.44Cr in India within the first week of release. Check back for the latest box office figures!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"499\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"149\">The Bengal Files (2025)<\/strong> is the third and final chapter of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri\u2019s <em data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"224\">Files Trilogy<\/em>, after <em data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"252\">The Tashkent Files<\/em> (2019) and <em data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"283\">The Kashmir Files<\/em> (2022). Released on <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"324\">5 September 2025<\/strong>, the Hindi political drama revisits the events of <strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"450\">Direct Action Day (1946), the Calcutta Killings, and the Noakhali riots<\/strong>, presenting them through a fictionalised lens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"689\">With a <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"534\">runtime of 204 minutes<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"564\">budget of \u20b950 crore<\/strong>, the film has already created headlines\u2014not just for its historical subject, but also for its controversies and reception.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"104\"><strong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"102\">The Bengal Files Box Office Collection (8 Days)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group w-fit _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"410\">\n<thead data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"133\">\n<tr data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"133\">\n<th data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"109\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\" data-col-size=\"sm\">India Net Collection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"410\">\n<tr data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"173\">\n<td data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"161\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 1 [Friday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"173\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b91.75 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"203\">\n<td data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"191\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 2 [Saturday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"203\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b92.50 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"231\">\n<td data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"219\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 3 [Sunday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"231\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b93.00 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"259\">\n<td data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"247\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 4 [Monday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"259\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b91.45 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"288\">\n<td data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"276\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 5 [Tuesday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b91.10 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"319\">\n<td data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"307\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 6 [Wednesday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"319\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b91.02 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"349\">\n<td data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"337\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 7 [Thursday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"349\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b90.97 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"377\">\n<td data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"365\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Day 8 [Friday]<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"377\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b90.65 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"410\">\n<td data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"397\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"396\">Total (8 Days)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"410\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b912.44 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"672\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"499\"><br \/>\nThe Bengal Files has now collected \u20b912.44 Cr in 8 days at the Indian box office.<\/strong> The film\u2019s weekday decline continues, but positive word-of-mouth helps it sustain a steady run. The upcoming weekend will be key to determining if it can maintain momentum.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1195\">The Bengal Files Cast<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1273\">The film features a powerhouse ensemble of senior actors and rising stars:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1318\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1318\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1299\">Mithun Chakraborty<\/strong> as Madman Chatur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1338\">Pallavi Joshi<\/strong> as Maa Bharati \/ aged Bharti Banerjee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1436\"><strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1398\">Darshan Kumar<\/strong> as Shiva Aloke Pandit (CBI officer)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1482\">\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1482\"><strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1454\">Simrat Kaur<\/strong> as young Bharati Banerjee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1520\">\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1520\"><strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1500\">Anupam Kher<\/strong> as Mahatma Gandhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1571\">\n<p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1571\"><strong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1545\">Saswata Chatterjee<\/strong> as Sardar Husseini, MLA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1625\">\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1625\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1597\">Namashi Chakraborty<\/strong> as Gholam Sarwar Husseini<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<p data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1644\">Puneet Issar<\/strong> as Rajesh Singh, CBI Director<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1720\"><strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1695\">Rajesh Khera<\/strong> as Muhammad Ali Jinnah<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<p data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1769\"><strong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1747\">Priyanshu Chatterjee<\/strong> as Justice Banerjee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1803\"><strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1786\">Sourav Das<\/strong> as Gopal Patha<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1894\">Supporting roles are played by Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Palomi Ghosh, Mohan Kapur, and others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1917\">Plot Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2098\">The story is set against the violent backdrop of <strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2006\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Direct_Action_Day\" rel=\"nofollow\">Direct Action Day<\/a> (16 August 1946)<\/strong>, which escalated into widespread communal riots across Bengal. The narrative intertwines:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2388\">\n<li data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2186\">The <strong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2137\">communal violence and riots are<\/strong>\u00a0shown as a suppressed part of Indian history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2299\">\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2299\">A <strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2219\">CBI investigator\u2019s probe<\/strong> into a missing person case, uncovering corruption and political conspiracies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2388\">\n<p data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2388\">The personal journey of Bharati Banerjee is portrayed in both young and aged versions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2419\">Reviews and Reception<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2444\">Critical Response<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2512\">The film has received <strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2496\">mixed to negative reviews<\/strong> from critics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<li data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2623\">\n<p data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2623\"><strong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2535\">The Hindu &amp; NDTV<\/strong> criticised the film for being overly graphic, divisive, and historically distorted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2715\">\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2715\"><strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2660\">Deccan Herald &amp; Indian Express<\/strong> \u2013 Called it incoherent and accused it of propaganda.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2799\"><strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2736\">Cinema Express<\/strong> \u2013 Rated it 1\/5, terming it an \u201cexcruciating\u201d history lesson.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2823\">Positive Reviews<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2884\">Some outlets, however, praised its scale and performance:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3147\">\n<li data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2968\">\n<p data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2968\"><strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2907\">India TV (3.5\/5)<\/strong> \u2013 Highlighted strong cinematography and production design.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3059\">\n<p data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3059\"><strong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2997\">Times of India (3.5\/5)<\/strong> \u2013 Appreciated its emotional depth despite being disturbing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3147\">\n<p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3147\"><strong data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3083\">India Today (3\/5)<\/strong> \u2013 Noted powerful performances but criticised the slow pacing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3147\">X.com Reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Honest Review of the Film Bengal Files<\/p>\n<p>Before I begin, let me state a hard truth the fault often lies within us Hindus. Whenever atrocities take place, Hindus choose to flee. Not every Hindu stands and resists like the unforgettable Gopal Patha<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday I was invited to the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HBKsnLkVMq\">pic.twitter.com\/HBKsnLkVMq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Right Singh (@rightwingchora) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rightwingchora\/status\/1963981115750060435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/THEBENGALFILES?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#THEBENGALFILES<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Review?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Review<\/a> \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2728 (4.5)<\/p>\n<p>The Bengal Files \u2013 A Visceral Journey Through Forgotten History, Directed by Courageous Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is super hard-hitting true story of Human Genocide happened in Bengal before and during the Partitions. The story unfolds\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YgIRhyvbNv\">pic.twitter.com\/YgIRhyvbNv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 glamsham.com (@glamsham) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/glamsham\/status\/1963602101470409119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3199\">Controversies Surrounding The Bengal Files<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3258\">The film has been surrounded by multiple controversies:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3778\">\n<li data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3407\">\n<p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3407\"><strong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3295\">Unofficial Ban in West Bengal<\/strong>: Not screened across Bengal due to political objections, sparking protests from groups demanding its release.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3549\">\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3549\"><strong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3440\">Historical Accuracy Debate<\/strong>: Historians and critics have accused the film of <strong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3510\">distorting facts<\/strong> and aligning with Hindutva ideology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3657\">\n<p data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3657\"><strong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3577\">Gopal Patha Portrayal<\/strong>: Family members of freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee objected to his depiction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3778\">\n<p data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3778\"><strong data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3685\">Censorship &amp; Protests<\/strong>: Screening events were disrupted, and political parties accused Agnihotri of polarisation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/boxoffice\/param-sundari-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews\/\">Param Sundari Box Office Collection<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3801\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"4152\"><em data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3821\">The Bengal Files<\/em> is a long, heavy political drama that aims to revisit Bengal\u2019s partition horrors. While the film succeeds in sparking conversation and features strong performances from <strong data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4045\">Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, and Anupam Kher<\/strong>, it has been criticised for being <strong data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4149\">overly graphic, propagandist, and stretched to 3 hours and 24 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4290\">\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4177\">Our Rating: 3.5\/5<\/strong> \u2013 Works for viewers interested in political cinema, but may not appeal to those seeking balanced storytelling.<\/p>\n<h3>Trailer<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3MfsZFAeNO8?si=HnmPbG7GMGNb8H8f\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n<h2 data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4304\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4370\"><strong data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4346\">Q1: Who directed <em data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4343\">The Bengal Files<\/em>?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4349\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 Vivek Agnihotri.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4454\"><strong data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4413\">Q2: What is the runtime of the movie?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4416\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 204 minutes (3 hours 24 minutes).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4663\"><strong data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4503\">Q3: Why is the movie banned in West Bengal?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4506\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 The Mamata Banerjee\u2013led state government has not allowed its screening, citing political reasons, leading to protests from groups demanding its release.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4847\"><strong data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4716\">Q4: Is <em data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4692\">The Bengal Files<\/em> based on true events?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4719\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 Yes, it is inspired by historical events like Direct Action Day and Noakhali riots, though critics claim it distorts facts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4962\"><strong data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4921\">Q5: How much has <em data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4886\">The Bengal Files<\/em> earned at the box office so far?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4924\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 \u20b94.25 Cr in two days (India net).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4962\">Related Posts You May Like<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/boxoffice\/param-sundari-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews\/\">Param Sundari Box Office Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/boxoffice\/baaghi-4-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews\/\">Baaghi 4 Star Studded Cast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstimes.org\/boxoffice\/mehar-box-office-collection-cast-and-reviews\/\">Raj Kundra Movie Mehar Box Office Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd25 Update: As of 12 Sept 2025, Param Sundari has earned \u20b912.44Cr in India within the first week of release. Check back for the latest box office figures! The Bengal Files (2025) is the third and final chapter of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri\u2019s Files Trilogy, after The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). 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