Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has made a major change to his upcoming project. His next political drama, which was earlier titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, now has a new name. It is now called The Bengal Files: Right to Life.
Vivek dropped the update on X (formerly Twitter) by sharing the film’s new poster. He wrote, “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 pm. In cinemas on 05 September 2025.”
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM.
In cinemas on 05 September 2025.
দ্য দিল্লি ফাইলস এখন দ্য বেঙ্গল ফাইলস। টিজার আসছে আগামী বৃহস্পতিবার, ১২ই জুন ২০২৫, দুপুর ১২টায়।
ছবিটি প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি… pic.twitter.com/tzXEEYdS28
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 10, 2025
Netizens Troll Vivek Agnihotri For Renaming His Next To The Bengal Files
As soon as the announcement went live, social media was buzzing and not all of it was positive. Some users accused the filmmaker of pushing a “propaganda” narrative, while others joked about potential bans.
One user wrote, “Can’t wait for this propaganda to be released which without say is going to be a flop.” Another added, “Mamata Banerjee will ban the movie in Bengal.” The comment section quickly turned into a free-for-all of memes and mixed reactions.
Check out some reactions below!
All I see is propaganda, nothing but propaganda.
— Wakeel Sahiba (@law_in11) June 10, 2025
Yet another propaganda film aimed at promoting anti-Muslim narratives.
— Sajid Ali (@Sajid7642) June 10, 2025
While it was @AamAadmiParty government you were making delhi files now Government in Delhi changed to BJP so you are moved to Bengal files . I hope someday someone will make your files too . 😀😀😀
— Rahul Verma (@RahulVe81237360) June 10, 2025
Ek kam kr gujarat files bhi bna le : desh k sabhi state ki files bna le 😂
— S. Rajgor (@sweetyteraiya) June 10, 2025
Can’t wait for this propaganda to be released which without say is going to be a flop.
Apparently Vivek has to released such propaganda else there will be enforcement agencies knocking at his door https://t.co/kE2oJIBP5m
— X (@x10nd) June 10, 2025
Still people call kashmir files an unbiased movie 😂😂
— hdrali (@hdrali2323) June 10, 2025
Kolkata police ka notice aane vala he aapko 😢
— Krisha 🌸 (@KrishaAsiagh) June 10, 2025
Momata for sure will go to Court up to SC to get it stalled
— 🇮🇳 Soul 🇮🇳 (@jiten1302) June 10, 2025
Surely will be banned in West Bengal ?
— Naropant (@naropant) June 10, 2025
Mamata Banerjee will ban the movie in Bengal 🫢
— Shibi Payamal (@ShibiPayamal) June 10, 2025
Reason Behind The Title Change
Speaking to Hindustan Times, the director shared what led to the title shift. He shared, “The first and foremost reason is that the film is about Bengal. Originally, the plan was to create a two-part series – one focusing on Delhi and the other on Bengal.”
But audience feedback changed everything. He added, “People started writing and asking me to make it The Bengal Files. Then I did a poll where 99 people asked me to change the title. That’s when I thought, why get stuck in the communication… Now, it makes more sense.”
Vivek also confirmed that the second part of the project will get a new title later.
About The Bengal Files
While details are still under wraps, The Bengal Files is said to dive deep into the 1940s – a period marked by intense political decisions and communal violence in Bengal. The storyline reportedly focuses on the Hindu genocide and its long-term impact.
Vivek is known for tackling hard-hitting themes. And from what’s known so far, this film will be no different. The movie stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Govind Namdev in key roles. It is jointly produced by Pallavi Joshi and Abhishek Agarwal. The teaser drops on June 12, 2025, at noon. The film will hit theatres nationwide on September 5, 2025.
