The-Bengal-Files-Teaser-Reveals-Brutal-Truth-of-1940s-Communal-ViolenceMithun Recites Constitution With Burnt Tongue in The Bengal Files Teaser, Symbolising Silenced Rights

 

The much-awaited teaser for The Bengal Files dropped on June 13, 2025, pulling back the curtain on one of India’s darkest and most overlooked chapters. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the teaser strikes with haunting force, opening with a chilling declaration from a character who identifies as a Kashmiri Pandit.

This sets the stage for what follows—a portrayal of Bengal in the 1940s that is both raw and intense.

 

Portraying the Horrors of 1940s Bengal

 

The film dives into the horrors of communal violence that shook undivided Bengal during the final years of British rule. Events like Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots unfold on screen with disturbing clarity.

Through stark visuals and unsettling scenes, the teaser offers a glimpse of the suffering, chaos, and broken humanity that marked the period.

 

Agnihotri's Signature Style and Powerful Symbolism

 

Agnihotri, known for The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files, brings his unflinching narrative style to the final part of his Files trilogy. The Bengal Files presents not just history, but a cinematic mirror to political and social unrest.

Mithun Chakraborty’s appearance reciting the Constitution with a burnt tongue adds symbolic weight, hinting at the film’s deep focus on human rights.

 

Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media

 

The Bengal Files teaser sparked a wave of reactions online. Supporters called it bold and necessary, while critics dismissed it as politically charged. Some praised its honesty, while others questioned the intent behind revisiting these events during an election year in Bengal.

The film’s earlier title, The Delhi Files, was changed following public feedback to better reflect its content.

 

Star-Studded Cast and Release Strategy

 

Starring Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, and Mithun Chakraborty, The Bengal Files is set to release on September 5, 2025. The film avoids clashes with major releases like War 2 and Coolie, but will share screens with Baaghi 4.

 

Aiming to Spark National Dialogue

 

Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film aims to challenge collective memory and spark dialogue. As the teaser continues to trend, The Bengal Files looks ready to reignite conversation about justice, identity, and forgotten history.