Vivek Agnihotri has released the trailer for his film, The Bengal Files, which is already generating discussion. The trailer release was met with some challenges during a screening in Kolkata on August 16, 2025. The film’s narrative is set in Bengal before India’s independence, exploring the complex relationship between Hindus and Muslims and the communal violence of the time. The trailer depicts the conflicts and the efforts of those who tried to maintain peace. Agnihotri stated the trailer is dedicated to the victims of Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) and showcases an unheard narrative of the Hindu genocide. The trailer has received varied responses. Viewers have shared their support for the film’s initiative. The film, which stars Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Puneet Issar, and Mithun Chakraborty, will be released in cinemas on September 5, 2025.
