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Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files First Reviews Out: Call The Film An Eye Opener

Mumbai, September 4 - National award-winning filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's reality-based political thriller The Bengal Files is gaining much-needed traction as the release is around the corner. Based on the events surrounding Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946, the movie is scheduled for a September 5 release. The film has had its premiere in multiple cities in India and North America, and early audience reaction praises it for its gut-wrenching story. The initial response is both intense and emotionally charged as people who have already watched can't stop raving about it. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions, the film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur in key roles. It is scheduled to hit the screens on September 5. "œThis film gives an intense feeling of patriotism. Every Indian should watch this film." "” Audience Verdict, Orlando, USA#TheBengalFilesReleasing worldwide on 05 September 2025 pic.twitter.com/L1pdaeNh9M— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 3, 2025 "œWe were taught wrong history "” now it"™s our turn to show our children the untold truth of Partition."Audience Verdict "“ Chicago, USAThe Bengal FilesReleasing Worldwide on 05 September 2025. pic.twitter.com/vfFSIfvYzR— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 19, 2025 Meanwhile, the makers have alleged that theatre chains across West Bengal have refused to screen the film due to political pressure. Producer Pallavi Joshi has written an open letter to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for urgent intervention. Stay tuned...

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44 days ago

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Multiplex Chains Refuse To Screen Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files In Bengal Under Political Pressure, Makers Allege

Mumbai, September 4 - Director Vivek Agnihotri's much-awaited reality-based political thriller The Bengal Files is facing trouble in getting released in West Bengal amid pressure from the ruling state party, alleges the national award-winning filmmaker. Scheduled to release on September 5, the film presents a storyline focused on the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali riots, depicting the violence and its aftermath as a genocide, and claiming that these chapters of history were deliberately suppressed or ignored. Ever since the movie was announced, it has been under constant scrutiny for showing the dark truth of Indian history. Now, this scrutiny is leading to the unofficial ban on the film in Bengal, which forced the makers to write an open letter to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for urgent intervention. Producer of #TheBengalFiles, Pallavi Joshi, writes an open letter to the President of India:URGENT APPEAL:Your Excellency, @rashtrapatibhvn,"As Producer of #TheBengalFiles, I am pained that multiplex chains in Bengal have refused the film"™s release under political pressure"¦ pic.twitter.com/ERTLvqxp3y— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) September 4, 2025 In the letter, producer Pallavi Joshi has alleged that theatre chains in West Bengal are refusing to screen the movie under political pressure. Joshi also alleged that she, along with her family, is threatened every day by the workers of the ruling party under Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. It is worth noting that similar hurdles were also faced by Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files, which some of the states refused to release, but the film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of 2022. It needs to be seen how things unfold for The Bengal Files, which carries similarities with TKF. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions, the film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur in key roles. It is scheduled to hit the screens on September 5. Stay tuned...

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52 days ago

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Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files Censor Certificate and Record Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, August 27 - National Award-winning filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is all set to release the third instalment and possibly the final film in his acclaimed Files trilogy with The Bengal Files, which releases on September 5. The movie has been making headlines in the media just like the previous films for its political commentary, which has been the hallmark of the franchise. This upcoming film portrays the tragic events surrounding Direct Action Day, also known as the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings on 16 August 1946. Ahead of the film's release, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the movie, and like The Kashmir Files, it has also got an A certificate. What makes the update even more significant is the film's approved runtime, which is 3 hours and 24 minutes (204 minutes). This not only makes The Bengal Files the longest film in Agnihotri's trilogy, surpassing The Kashmir Files (2 hours 50 minutes) and The Tashkent Files (2 hours 24 minutes), but also positions it among the longest mainstream Hindi films ever released. In recent times, it is easily the longest Bollywood film, beating Ranbir Kapoor's Animal (201 minutes). Given its certification and extended runtime of The Bengal Files, trade experts believe the film is being positioned as an epic-scale socio-political drama meant to leave a lasting impact. Agnihotri, known for his politically charged storytelling, has previously sparked nationwide discussions with his hard-hitting narratives. With The Bengal Files, the director is expected to dive into yet another controversial and emotionally intense chapter of Indian history. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions, the movie stars Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Simrat Kaur, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur in key roles. Stay tuned...

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57 days ago

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The Bengal Files Director Vivek Agnihotri Responds Strongly to John Abraham's Criticism of The Kashmir Files

Mumbai, August 22 - National award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of political drama The Bengal Files, which is the third piece in Agnihotri's Files trilogy after National Award-winning movies The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). The upcoming movie revolves around the Calcutta riots of August 16, 1946, which were triggered after the All-India Muslim League called for Direct Action Day to demand a separate homeland. The movie has been in the media headlines for various reasons, which was expected. Recently, Bollywood star John Abraham shared his opinion on films like The Kashmir Files and Chhaava, and labelled them as the extreme right wing's ideological films, which he said are not good for society. He expressed that he would never make films like The Kashmir Files to "sway people in a hyper-political environment". Abraham's comments left many people furious, including director Agnihotri. During an interview with Padmaja Joshi of NDTV, the filmmaker, who worked with Abraham in 2007's sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, reacted to the actor's comment about The Kashmir Files. "John is not a historian, an intellectual, a thinker, or a writer. He has been making very, very jingoistic films like Satyameva Jayate, too. He made Diplomat and all those kinds of films. He must have said that for a variety of reasons. If you had told me some great historian had said this, I would have understood it. I don't care about what he's saying. When was India's atmosphere not hyper-political? When was it that Hindu-Muslim and caste issues never existed in India?" "“ Agnihotri The filmmaker further said, "He is known for driving motorbikes and showing his body and eating protein, he should focus on those things, film-on mein naa hi ghuse toh behtar hai (better if he doesn't get into talking about films)." Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions in association with Zee Studios, The Bengal Files stars Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Simrat Kaur, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur. It is scheduled to release on September 5th. Stay tuned...

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773 days ago

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Akshay Kumar's Capsule Gill, Now Titled 'Mission Raniganj' Gets A Gripping First Look Motion Poster

Mumbai, September 6 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is on the cloud nine with the superhit success of the social comedy drama film OMG 2 which is nearing 150 crores net mark. The actor is now gearing up for his next film, officially titled as Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue.## Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, who has previously worked with Akshay Kumar in Rustom, "Mission Raniganj" first look motion poster was unveiled on September 6, and it promises an intense tell of one of the greatest rescue mission of the independent India. ## In 1989, one man achieved the impossible!Watch the story of Bharat"™s true hero with #MissionRaniganj in cinemas on 6th October.Teaser out tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/J0vFVq2v96— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 6, 2023 ## "Mission Raniganj" is a survival thriller, produced by Pooja Entertainment. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the movie also features Parineeti Chopra with Rajesh Sharma, Ravi Kishan, Gaurav Prateek, Anant Mahadevan, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in key roles.## The movie is based on a real-life incident that occurred in Raniganj Coalfields, West Bengal, in 1989. 64 miners found themselves trapped in a flooded coal mine, and Jaswant Singh risked his own life to save theirs. In the film, Akshay portrays the role of Jaswant Gill.## It is scheduled to release October 6 by PVR-INOX Pictures and the teaser for the same will be dropped on September 7.## Heroes don't wait for medals to do what's right!Watch the story of Bharat's true hero with #MissionRaniganj in cinemas on 6th October.Teaser out tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/1o9dMgf3EY— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 6, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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1101 days ago

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Code Name: Tiranga Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Hindi movie Code Name: Tiranga box office collection which is an action thriller film. This film is directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and produced by Reliance Entertainment, T-Series, and Film Hangar. ## Code Name: Tiranga stars Harrdy Sandhu, Parineeti Chopra, Sharad Kelkar, Rajit Kapoor, Shefali Shah, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in key roles. ## Code Name: Tiranga Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Code Name: Tiranga Budget: ₹ 15 Cr * Approx ## Code Name: Tiranga Verdict: Coming Soon ## Code Name: Tiranga Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 14th October 2022 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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1125 days ago

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Parineeti Chopra And Harrdy Sandhu To Headline 'Code Name Tiranga'; Release Date Out

Mumbai, September 19 - T-Series in association with Reliance Entertainment, Film Hangar, and Ribhu Dasgupta has announced a new film Code Name Tiranga, starring Parineeti Chopra and Harrdy Sandhu in the leading roles. The shoot of the film has been completed and the makers announced it will release on October 14 in theaters worldwide. ## Written and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the movie will also bring together seasoned actors like Sharad Kelkar, Rajit Kapur, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Shishir Sharma, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, and Deesh Mariwala in key roles. "Code Name: Tiranga" is a story of a spy on an unfaltering and fearless mission for her nation in a race against time where sacrifice is her only choice. ## Parineeti Chopra will be playing a RAW agent on an exhilarating journey across many countries. Meanwhile, Harrdy Sandhu who is an established and sought-after singer will surprise the audience with his acting prowess in the film. ## Looking forward to his next to hit the big screens, Ribhu Dasgupta, says, "I am glad to announce my next film 'Code Name: Tiranga', set to release in cinemas this 14th October. I hope the audiences enjoy this action entertainer which talks about a soldier's sacrifice in the line of duty for her nation".## The movie is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series Films, and Reliance Entertainment and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Reliance Entertainment, Film Hangar, and Vivek B. Agrawal. The film will hit the big screens on 14th October 2022.## Nation. Love. Sacrifice. 🇮🇳#CodeNameTiranga releasing in cinemas on 14th October 2022.@HARRDYSANDHU @ribhudasgupta @SharadK7 @debu_dibyendu #RajitKapur #SabyasachiChakrabarty @ActorShishir #DeeshMariwala #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar #ShivChanana @TSeries @RelianceEnt pic.twitter.com/MRi64orn6m— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) September 19, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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1198 days ago

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Akshay Kumar's Coal Mine Rescue Film To Be The Biggest Indian Production In The UK Yet?

Mumbai, July 8 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has commenced the filming of his much-talked-about biographical drama film, tentatively titled "Capsule Gill", in the UK. Tinu Suresh Desai, who previously directed Akshay in "Rustom" (2016), is directing this Pooja Entertainment production. ## "Capsule Gill", is based on the real-life story of mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill who saved the lives of 64 miners who were trapped in a mine at Raniganj Coalfields in eastern India in 1989, with Akshay Kumar playing Gill in the movie.## Meanwhile, a picture of Akshay Kumar while shooting for the movie has been leaked online. According to Variety, the image was clicked on set by a Kumar fan in a Yorkshire field while the crew was filming, despite Pooja Entertainment keeping the security tight and the location isolated. ## It is said that the upcoming movie is the biggest Indian production in terms of scale to take place in the U.K. yet, as Pooja Entertainment has reportedly blocked over 100 acres for the shooting of the film. The film is expected to wrap up filming in the U.K. by the end of August, before taking place in India for the rest of the shoot. ## While the official announcement is yet to be made, Parineeti Chopra is reportedly playing the female lead as Akshay's wife in the movie. It also stars Kumud Mishra, Pawan Malhotra, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Ravi Kishan in key roles along with Virendra Saxena, Varun Badola, Rajesh Sharma, and Ananth Mahadevan. It will be released in the second half of 2023 in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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1199 days ago

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Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Hindi movie Khuda Haafiz Chapter II: Agni Pariksha box office collection which is an action thriller film. This film is directed by Faruk Kabir and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak under the banner Panorama Studios in association with Action Hero Films. ## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II stars Vidyut Jammwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Sheeba Chaddha, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rukhsar Rehman, and Rajesh Tailang in key roles. ## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Review - Coming Soon!## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Box Office Collection Day Wise DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.30 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.72 Cr 32.31% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 3.13 Cr 81.98% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 1.70 Cr -45.69% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.15 Cr -32.35% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.00 Cr -13.04% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.85 Cr -15.00% Week 1 Collection ₹ 10.85 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.31 Cr -63.53% Total ₹ 11.16 Cr - ## India Net Collection ₹ 11.16 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 15.4 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 2.2 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 13.2 Cr ## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Budget: ₹ 15 Cr* Approx ## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Verdict: Coming Soon ## Khuda Haafiz Chapter II Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 8th July 2022 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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1208 days ago

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Akshay Kumar-Fronted 'Capsule Gill' Brings Stunning Supporting Cast Onboard

Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to kickstart the shooting for his next film. He is currently shooting for the Hindi remake of the Tamil movie "Soorarai Pottru" which is expected to wrap up in the next few days.## Akshay will next take up Pooja Entertainment and Kyta Productions' joint production "Capsule Gill", which is based on the life of former additional chief mining engineer, Jaswant Singh Gill. The movie is set against the backdrop of the 1989 Raniganj coal mining disaster during which Gill carried out a rescue operation and saved the lives of 64 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine. ## According to Peepingmoon.com, the shooting of the film will commence on July 4th in the UK. "The pre-production and all have been completed and the team will fly to the UK on June 29th". Akshay will reportedly shoot there till July 31st and then return to India for the promotion of Raksha Bandhan. He will resume shooting for this film in September in Mumbai, followed by two short schedules in Raigarh and Raniganj later this year, per report.## "Capsule Gill" will be directed by Suresh Desai and it will feature Parineeti Chopra as the female lead opposite Akshay. It will mark their second film together after "Kesari". Meanwhile, the makers have reportedly brought an ensemble supporting cast on board the movie. ## The same report states that the movie will feature Kumud Mishra, Pawan Malhotra, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Ravi Kishan in key roles along with Virendra Saxena, Varun Badola, Rajesh Sharma, and Ananth Mahadevan. Parineeti will reportedly play Akshay's wife in the movie. The film celebrates Gill"™s daunting act of bravery, which is still counted among the most successful and largest rescue operations in mining history.## Stay tuned... Stay tuned...

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1366 days ago

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'Rocket Boys' Makers Release Trailer, Raise Excitement About India's Space Pioneers

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming web series 'Rocket Boys' was unveiled on Thursday. The series stars Ishwak Singh as Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and Jim Sarbh as Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, India's space pioneers.## It revolves around the lives of nuclear physicists Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and follows their journey as they set out to create the Indian space program.## It takes account of several international and geopolitical factors that shaped the Indian nuclear program and Indian space program including the shortage of raw material after the Second World War, the industrial policy of India, and the Sino-Indian War of 1962.## The trailer starts off with establishing the excellence of the prominent lead scientists (Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. Homi J. Bhabha) and their camaraderie, progressing into the element of love before it sharply cuts the mounting tension between the scientist pair with a difference of opinion that would spiral over the next course of events in the story.## The series, which also stars talents like Regina Cassandra, Rajat Kapur, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Saba Azad, and Arjun Radhakrishnan in pivotal roles, has been directed by Abhay Pannu.## Created by Nikkhil Advani, Roy Kapur Films, and Emmay Entertainment, and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani, the show will be soon available for streaming on SonyLIV from February 4.## Stay tuned...

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1388 days ago

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Dibyendu Bhattacharya to play nuclear physicist in 'Rocket Boys'

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his performances in films like 'Black Friday', 'Dev D' and 'Lootera', will soon be seen playing a nuclear physicist in the upcoming sci-drama series 'Rocket Boys'. ## The series, which also stars Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, marks Bhattacharya's first brush with the genre. Talking about his role, Dibyendu says, "It is a very interesting character. I'm a nuclear physicist in the series." ## He adds, "All I can say is that it's a role I've never played before and India hasn't seen too many real scientists being portrayed on screen, so it gives me a free hand to dig into my craft. I'm honoured to have been offered this part. I'm excited, it's a story of how brilliant minds changed the course of history." ## The series celebrates the architects of the future of India, Homi J. Bhabha (essayed by Jim Sarbh) and Vikram Sarabhai (played by Ishwak Singh), the renowned scientists who pioneered India's nuclear programme. Directed by Abhay Pannu with Nikhil Advani as the showrunner, 'Rocket Boys' produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, will be available to stream on SonyLIV. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.