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The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal after BJP’s win in the state

The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal after BJP’s win in the state

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Following the BJP’s historic win in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, there were reports that Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, which was earlier banned in the state, would be released on Friday, May 8. Responding to the reports, Vivek Agnihotri took to his Instagram Stories to confirm the release, while clarifying the release date. The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal Vivek reshared a report that claimed that the film would release in West Bengal on May 8, and dismissed the claim, writing, ‘Next Friday,’ thus confirming the film’s release on May 15.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vivek Agnihotri celebrates Mamata Banerjee’s loss in West Bengal: ‘The Bengal Files was banned’ | Bollywood News

Vivek Agnihotri celebrates Mamata Banerjee’s loss in West Bengal: ‘The Bengal Files was banned’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKolkataMay 6, 2026 12:09 PM IST Vivek Agnihotri has lashed out at the outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after her party Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) loss to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly Elections this year. Agnihotri, who lamented his latest directorial The Bengal Files was “banned” in the state last year, claimed he showed the film underground to as many people in the state during the elections, which took place last month. Vivek Agnihotri celebrates Mamata Banerjee’s loss “For those who don’t know, @MamataOfficial cancelled me in Bengal after the release of #TheKashmirFiles. The film was taken out of cinema halls, and she said I would NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER Bengal,” wrote Agnihotri on his X handle on Tuesday. “Last year, she BANNED #TheBengalFiles completely in West Bengal. Our trailer launch was blocked. We were attacked and assaulted. Dozens of FIRs were filed against me. I was cancelled in Bengal. I couldn’t even go to receive my award from the Governor,” he added. NEVER AGAIN. For …

‘People from all religions watched Dhurandhar 2’: Mithun Chakraborty rejects claims that Ranveer Singh’s film is propaganda, compares it with The Bengal Files | Bollywood News

‘People from all religions watched Dhurandhar 2’: Mithun Chakraborty rejects claims that Ranveer Singh’s film is propaganda, compares it with The Bengal Files | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 2, 2026 09:00 PM IST With the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, discussions have resurfaced online, much like with its predecessor, about the political messaging in the film. While the movie continues to score big at the box office, breaking several  records, it has also been labelled as propaganda by some netizens. Recently, actor Mithun Chakraborty weighed in on the debate. He referenced his own film, The Bengal Files, which was released last year but was not allowed to screen in West Bengal. ‘People from all religions watched Dhurandhar 2’ Dismissing the propaganda tag for Dhurandhar 2, he told IANS, “You did not allow Bengal Files to be released here (West Bengal). What bigger issue will you talk about than this? Yet, you are calling Dhurandhar 2 propaganda. Then why didn’t you stop Dhurandhar 2 as well? It was released, and now you are calling it propaganda. But you didn’t even watch a single reel of Bengal Files. From the very beginning, you opposed it and did not allow the film …

FLOP films of 2025 that garnered massive…

FLOP films of 2025 that garnered massive…

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Flop movies that performed well on OTT 2026 is only a few days away. This year marked an important time for the entertainment sector. Numerous high-budget movies failed, whereas several low-budget films made a huge impact at the box office. Today, we will discuss the movies that underperformed at the box office yet gained significant affection from viewers due to their remarkable success on OTT platforms. Coolie Rajinikanth’s Tamil film was launched in August. The movie created significant excitement and anticipation. Nevertheless, when it was launched, its profits did not come to fruition. Reports suggest that the movie was produced with a budget of ₹350 crore and earned Rs 285.1 crore at the Indian box office. The movie is available for viewing on Prime Video. The movie garnered considerable views on streaming services. War 2 The list also features Hrithik Roshan’s spy action movie. This film garnered significant buzz as well. This film featuring Hrithik Roshan was launched on August 14th and competed with Coolie. Although the movie underperformed in theaters, it garnered significant viewership …

Dhruv Rathee slams Dhurandhar as ‘false propaganda’, switches off comments as actors defend film: ‘That was India’s situation’ | Bollywood News

Dhruv Rathee slams Dhurandhar as ‘false propaganda’, switches off comments as actors defend film: ‘That was India’s situation’ | Bollywood News

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Even as Dhurandhar actors such as Ankit Sagar and Danish Pandor have defended the film’s political messaging, content creator Dhruv Rathee has attacked the film calling it ‘false propaganda’. The Ranveer Singh film which is receiving praise for its tight screenplay and action — it has earned over Rs 800 crore at the global box office, it has also led to a debate over its political narrative and the way it has displayed real-life incidents. Three terror episodes are shown closely in Dhurandhar — IC 814 hijack in 1999, the 2001 attack on Parliament and the November 11, 2008 Mumbai attacks. Earlier, actor Hrithik Roshan had praised Dhurandhar but said he couldn’t agree with its politics. Dhruv Rathee on Dhurandhar Now, content creator Dhruv Rathee has come out with a new video on the Aditya Dhar film. “Director of the film Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar, has made a false claim and tried to spread nonsense propaganda through his film,” he says in the video. This is not the first time Rathee targeted the film, he had …

‘Well-made propaganda’ Dhurandhar more dangerous than ‘bakwas’ films The Taj Story, Bengal Files: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee

‘Well-made propaganda’ Dhurandhar more dangerous than ‘bakwas’ films The Taj Story, Bengal Files: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee

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Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 04:06 pm IST Dhruv Rathee, in his new video, has called Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar ‘dangerous propaganda’. Content creator Dhruv Rathee delivered a scathing video on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, calling it dangerous propaganda and ‘lies’. The political commentator had earlier criticised the film’s violence and gore on social media. In a new video, posted on his YouTube channel, Rathee criticised the film’s political leanings and called it more dangerous than ‘badly-made’ films. Dhruv Rathee has released a new video criticising Dhurandhar. Dhruv Rathee calls Dhurandhar dangerous propaganda On Saturday evening, Dhruv posted a video titled ‘Reality of Dhurandhar’ on his YouTube channel, wherein he slammed the film for being ‘jhootha and vahiyat’ propaganda (lies and falsehoods), saying director Aditya Dhar has tried to sell lies through the film. In the video, Rathee admitted that the film was well made, and added that it made it ‘more dangerous’. He argued, “Well-made propaganda is more dangerous. Films like The Taj Story and The Bengal Films were not dangerous, kyunki wo bakwaas films thi …

Dhurandhar, Kesari 2, The Bengal Files serve similar stomach-churning violence: Why do we embrace one and reject others? | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar, Kesari 2, The Bengal Files serve similar stomach-churning violence: Why do we embrace one and reject others? | Bollywood News

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Bollywood has seen some of its bloodiest visuals this year. Dhurandhar delivers violence so graphic that it leaves nothing to the imagination — flesh being pulled from the bone, smashed skulls, exploding bodies, the works. And audiences? They cheered, filled theatres and called it the comeback of the year. But then why didn’t the same audience show up for Kesari 2 or The Bengal Files — films equally brutal, equally intense, equally rooted in real conflict and marketed in a similar manner? If the gore is the same, the intensity is the same, and the emotions are just as raw… why did one get standing ovations and the others get labelled “propaganda,” “too political,” or “too much”? Not like Vivek Agnihotri has not delivered a blockbuster before (The Kashmir Files) or Akshay Kumar hasn’t been the face of patriotism in India. What makes us choose one film and reject another. I am not talking about the quality of the film, its performances or even its narrative — all that is judged and dissected only after …

Vivek Agnihotri’s TOP 7 films that have been controversial because…

Vivek Agnihotri’s TOP 7 films that have been controversial because…

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Vivek Agnihotri is known for creating movies that push boundaries and spark debates. From The Kashmir Files to The Bengal Files, his films often tackle sensitive historical and political topics, resulting in both acclaim and backlash, making him one of the most controversial directors in Indian cinema. Whether it’s addressing tragedies, questioning history, or challenging political ideologies, his work continues to ignite strong reactions across audiences. By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: November 10 2025, 02:15 PM IST The Kashmir Files This movie was based on the tragic departure of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley during the 1990s. Although it was praised for highlighting a difficult chapter in Indian history, it faced intense backlash for allegedly spreading hatred and having a political agenda. The Bengal Files Vivek Agnihotri’s latest movie focuses on the political and communal strife in Bengal during the 1940s. Even prior to its launch, the movie encountered multiple criticisms. A legal petition was submitted by the relatives of freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee, claiming the film misrepresents historical truths. The film faced challenges …

When and where about Vivek Agnihotri’s film ahead of its release on ZEE5

When and where about Vivek Agnihotri’s film ahead of its release on ZEE5

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The Bengal Files OTT release date: When and where about Vivek Agnihotri’s film ahead of its release on ZEE5 After The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri returns with The Bengal Files, Read further to know everything about the film. After the huge success of The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is back with another intense and thought-provoking project, The Bengal Files. Known for his bold, research-driven films, Agnihotri this time focuses on one of the most turbulent and lesser-known parts of Indian history. The film released in theatres on September 5, 2025, and is now set for its digital premiere on ZEE5 from November 21, 2025. About The Bengal Files The film has already generated a lot of buzz thanks to its title and Agnihotri’s promise of revealing “another untold truth of India’s history.” Fans are eager to see how he brings Bengal’s complex past — its culture, political struggles, and emotional depth — to the screen. What the team …