Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files has premiered in cinemas, yet its initial box office performance has been modest. The film garnered attention even before its release. The makers encountered difficulties during the trailer release, but the film has now been launched in theaters. The first-day collection figures have also been disclosed.
Despite release-related controversies, the film collected ₹1.75 crore (total India earnings) on its opening day. The Bengal Files’ debut was additionally impacted by its failure to release in West Bengal cinemas, a situation mirroring what happened with The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files.
The opening numbers for The Bengal Files are considerably lower when compared to the director’s previous successful films. The Kashmir Files, which was released in 2022, made ₹3.55 crore on its opening day and eventually became one of the most talked about hits in recent times. Earning ₹1.75 crore on its first day, The Bengal Files has only managed to make roughly 30% of that amount.
The film continues to be a topic of debate among viewers. Many users on the social media platform X characterized the film as a stark cinematic portrayal, shedding light on the grim events of Direct Action Day. Meanwhile, other viewers have dismissed the film as propaganda, intensifying discussions about Agnihotri’s filmmaking techniques. The film’s popularity in the forthcoming days will depend on public reviews and word-of-mouth promotion.