Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Bengal Files’ released in cinemas on 5 September 2025. Surrounded by controversy and facing tough competition from other films, the political drama has managed a steady if modest run at the box office. By its fifth day, the film has shown a slight improvement, taking its total collection close to the Rs 10 crore mark.
Film sees small growth on day five
According to early estimates by Sacnilk, ‘The Bengal Files’ earned Rs 1.29 crore on its fifth day (Tuesday). This was a small rise compared to the Rs 1.15 crore it collected on Monday. With this, the film’s total India net collection has reached Rs 9.19 crore.The film’s growth has been limited, with a clear dip in momentum after a fairly decent weekend. On Tuesday, 9 September 2025, ‘The Bengal Files’ recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 34.91%. The film started slow with just 14.65% for morning shows, picked up to 32.38% in the afternoon, and gained further traction with 39.39% in the evening. The highest response came during night shows, which saw 53.22% occupancy.
Day-wise collections of ‘The Bengal Files’
Here’s how the film has performed at the box office so far:Day 1 (Friday): Rs 1.75 croreDay 2 (Saturday): Rs 2.25 croreDay 3 (Sunday): Rs 2.75 croreDay 4 (Monday): Rs 1.15 croreDay 5 (Tuesday): Rs 1.29 crore (early estimates)Total: Rs 9.19 croreThe weekend brought in decent earnings, but Monday saw a sharp drop of more than 58%. Tuesday’s small rise has given the film a push, but its weekday run remains on the slower side.
What is the controversy of ‘The Bengal Files’ in West Bengal
The release of ‘The Bengal Files’ was surrounded by much controversy. In West Bengal, reports suggested that several multiplexes refused to screen the film due to alleged threats. This sparked strong reactions from the team. Co-producer and actor Pallavi Joshi wrote an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking protection for her right to freedom of expression.In her letter, she stated, “Respected Madam President. With a heavy heart, I reach out to you, not for favours, but for protection. The Bengal Files, the final part of the Files Trilogy, releases on 5th September. It tells the long-suppressed truth of the Hindu genocide of Direct Action Day, the horrors of Noakhali, and the trauma of Partition. But in West Bengal, truth is under siege. Years before completion, the Chief Minister mocked the film.”
Star cast of ‘The Bengal Files’
The film boasts a strong line-up of actors. Veteran names such as Mithun chakraborty, Anupam kher and Pallavi Joshi headline the project. They are joined by Darshan Kumar and Simrat Kaur in key roles.The supporting cast includes Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das and Mohan Kapur.
Story of ‘The Bengal Files’
‘The Bengal Files’ is a fictional political drama inspired by historic events. The story goes back to the 1940s and brings to the screen the communal violence of Bengal during that time. The film revisits the tragic aftermath of Direct Action Day and the horrifying Noakhali riots, while also showing the pain of Partition. DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
