‘The Bengal Files’ is very much discussed these days. The film is the third and last film of Vivek Agnihotri’s files Trillji. Earlier, his The Kashmir files and The Tashkent Files were very much liked by the audience and these films forced many people to think. This time the film is based on the Calcutta riots in 1946, which is called Direct Action Day. This was a very sad and important event, but very few people know about it. The film shows how the situation deteriorated at that time and it had a profound impact on the lives of common people.
‘The Bengal Files’ is not only for entertainment, but it also introduces the audience to the truth that was often hidden in the pages of history. This is the reason why the film came into its eyes as soon as it was released.
Slow start at box office
On the first day of release, The Bengal files started weak at the box office and the film grossed just Rs 1.75 crore. On the second day, the interest of the audience increased and the collection rose to Rs 2.25 crore on Saturday. This graph states that the film’s grip can gradually become stronger.
1946 Direct Action Day of
The story of the film is based on the 1946 Calcutta riots, known as Direct Action Day. This incident affected the lives of millions of people. Many scenes shown in the film are so sharp and emotional that the audience shakes down.
Viewers and reactions
The film is getting positive response on social media. Viewers are calling it ‘hard-touching’ and ‘realistic’. IMDB has also rated the film 7.6. Although this score is slightly lower than Vivek Agnihotri’s previous films, but still the audience’s reaction is making it strong.
The strong star cast of The Bengal files
Experienced actors like Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi in the film have a depth with their acting. Along with them, young faces like Simrat Kaur, Palomi Ghosh, Namashi Chakraborty and Darshan Kumar also strengthen the story.
Why is it special ‘The Bengal Files’?
This is not just a film, but the page of history which was often ignored. Vivek Agnihotri has tried to reveal a truth by bringing this incident on screen that forces the future generations to think.