Archive · 9 Nov 2025
The Bengal Files Set for OTT Release on Zee5
A new movie called 'The Bengal Files,' made by director Vivek Agnihotri, is coming to a streaming service called Zee5 on November 21, 2025.
This movie is about a difficult and not well-known part of India's history in Bengal.
The director says it's meant to show the 'truth' about the suffering and bravery from that time.
Some people who worked on the movie, like actors Anupam Kher and Pallavi Joshi, feel it's very emotional and important.
Before it came out in theaters on September 5, 2025, some people protested against it.
Now, everyone can watch it at home on Zee5.
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's new movie, 'The Bengal Files,' will be released on Zee5 on November 21, 2025.
The film was initially released in theaters on September 5, 2025.
Vivek Agnihotri stated that the film aims to uncover forgotten truths and the suffering from a turbulent period in Bengal's history.
Actors like Anupam Kher and Pallavi Joshi have described the film as deeply emotional and rooted in real emotions.
The movie faced protests and calls for a ban prior to its theatrical release.
- Who
- Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri and his team, including actors Anupam Kher and Pallavi Joshi
- What
- The film 'The Bengal Files' is set to premiere on the OTT platform Zee5 after its theatrical release.
- When
- Theatrical release was on September 5, 2025, with the OTT release scheduled for November 21, 2025.
- Where
- The film will be available on Zee5.
- Why
- The film aims to reveal untold truths about a turbulent and lesser-known part of Indian history, focusing on Bengal's past, its culture, political struggles, and emotional depth, making it accessible to a wider audience via streaming.
Filmmaker's Intent
Public Reaction
Message of the Film
Filmmaker's Intent
Director Vivek Agnihotri states the film is a reminder of forgotten truths and suffering, aiming to bring Bengal's pain, courage, and truth to the forefront. Anupam Kher described it as deeply emotional and an 'ache that only truth can cause.' Pallavi Joshi mentioned bringing out a truth ignored for decades.
Public Reaction
The film faced protests and calls for a ban prior to its theatrical release.
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Theatrical Release Date
- September 5, 2025
- OTT Platform
- Zee5
- OTT Release Date
- November 21, 2025
- Producers
- Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, Vivek Agnihotri
- Music Composer
- Rohit Sharma
