Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files has finally hit the big screens, standing tall as one of the boldest films ever made in Indian cinema. The narrative moves seamlessly between the past and the present, uncovering the harsh truths of Direct Action Day on 16th August 1946. The film has created a stir across the nation and was also released in West Bengal after initially facing a ban, proving the power of an impactful and significant narrative. Now, it is being heard that the film's OTT rights have been sold for a price much higher than its budget.
According to an independent industry source, “The Bengal Files is enjoying a successful run in theaters. Amidst this, it is being reported that its OTT rights have been sold to Zee5 in a deal worth over ₹70 Cr., which is twice the budget of the film. Considering the film’s budget, the price achieved for OTT is significantly higher. However, the exact numbers are not confirmed yet.”
The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. The film, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions, is part of Vivek’s Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film released in theatres on September 5, 2025.
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