“The Bengal Files” is an intense drama that explores hidden chapters of Indian history. The film is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
Special Note:
The Bengal Files is a political period drama film. It is both written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. Streaming will begin from November 21, 2025, only on Zee5.
Written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri, The Bengal Files is an intense period drama film that is finally making its debut on digital media. Since its release, the film has been the talk of the town. The Bengal Files centers on a CBI officer tasked with finding a missing journalist. However, as he begins his investigation, he learns the truth about the years preceding partition, the Direct Action Day and the Noakhali massacre. The film explores politics, pre-partition events and themes of survival.
When and where to watch?
“The Bengal Files”
This film will be released on 21 November 2025 only on Zee5 Premium. Viewers will need an active subscription to watch it online.
Official Trailer and Plot of The Bengal Files
The Bengal Files unveils a hidden chapter in Indian history. It tells the story of a CBI officer named Shiv Pandit (Darshan Kumar), who is assigned to investigate the case of a missing journalist. His suspicions about an MLA lead to inconsistencies in the evidence. However, during the investigation, he meets an elderly woman named Bharati Banerjee (played by Pallavi Joshi), whose revelations about pre-Partition Bengal will shake him and explore untold stories.
The Bengal Files Cast and Crew
Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the film stars Darshan Kumar, Anupam Kher, Puneet Issar, Richard Kipp, Pallavi Joshi and more. The music is composed by Rohit Sharma, while the cinematography is by Attar Singh Saini.
The Bengal Files Reception:
The film was released in theatres on September 5, 2025 and received a phenomenal response from both the audience and critics. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10.
The Bengal Files Movie Details:
Movie Release Date on OTT:
November 21, 2025
Cast:
Darshan Kumar
Mithun Chakraborty
Pallavi Joshi
Simrat Kaur
Anupam Kher
Director: Vivek Agnihotri
Important Facts About The Bengal Files:
- Total Movie Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
- Audio Language: Hindi