“If Kashmir Hurt You, Bengal Will Haunt You” – With this chilling line, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri drops the teaser of his next bold venture, The Bengal Files: Right to Life. After The Kashmir Files shook the nation, Agnihotri is back to unravel yet another dark, buried chapter of Indian history—and this one promises to leave an even deeper mark.
Known for his fearless approach to filmmaking and his commitment to telling the stories that often remain untouched, Agnihotri’s next release carries the emotional and historical intensity that audiences now associate with his name. The teaser for The Bengal Files, which was formerly titled The Delhi Files, is out now—and it’s already sparking powerful conversations.
Visually gripping and emotionally haunting, the teaser provides a raw glimpse into a disturbing period that has long remained in the shadows. Backed by heart-pounding sequences, loaded symbolism, and Agnihotri’s signature truth-seeking tone, it sets the stage for a film that aims to make viewers feel, reflect, and question.
Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film features powerhouse performers—Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Darshan Kumar—who bring gravitas and emotional depth to the story. Each frame in the teaser seems loaded with meaning, hinting at a narrative that will be as emotionally overwhelming as it is politically and socially significant.
A few months ago, the makers released an early sneak peek featuring Mithun Chakraborty in a stark, rugged avatar, walking through a desolate corridor. His voice, rough and haunting, recited the Preamble to the Indian Constitution—his tongue charred as if burned—a metaphor that still lingers in the minds of those who watched it. That moment alone was enough to set the tone for what lies ahead.
Written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri, The Bengal Files: Right to Life is not just another film—it’s the next chapter in the Files trilogy, following The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. Presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on September 5, 2025.
