Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, mastermind behind the chart-topping ‘Files’ trilogy, is ready for reinvention. ‘The Bengal Files’ (2025) joined ‘Tashkent Files’ and ‘Kashmir Files’ in box-office glory, but now Agnihotri hints at feel-good, nation-centric films that spark change.
Post-release, a soul-searching trip abroad crystallized his path. ‘The trilogy was a 13-year odyssey of grit,’ he reflected. ‘Now, I want cinema that pushes people toward self-reliant patriotism—reclaiming India’s destiny from politicians, echoing independence-era zeal.’
2025 priorities include scripting positive tales, long-form essays, and talent incubation. Bidding adieu to social media’s venom—rife with division and disrespect—he’s embracing platforms for intellectual discourse.
I Am Buddha Productions is mentoring breakout stories, including two completed films from novice directors, CBFC-submitted and distinctive. Research-heavy OTT ventures and a passion project sans timeline round out his slate.
Agnihotri’s shift from hard-hitting history to hopeful heroism signals a maturing filmmaker, poised to inspire a generation to build the India they envision.