The Bengal Files Box Office Collection Day 2: Vivek Agnihotri’s film sees a surge, mints Rs 2.25 Cr

The Bengal Files

Vivek Agnihotri's film The Bengal Files was released in the theatres this Friday amid a series of controversies. However, the film saw a surge on its second day and first Saturday.

According to a trade website, The Bengal Files earned Rs 2.25 crore net in India, taking its total to Rs 4 crore. The film had an overall 29.91% Hindi Occupancy on Saturday with 15.11% morning shows, 29.20% afternoon, 35.08% evening and 40.23% night shows.

The film faced tough competition with Baaghi 4 and The Conjuring: Last Rites.

The film, which is the latest instalment in the director's trilogy, had a mediocre start to its first day at Rs 1.75 crore net in India. In contrast, on its first day of release in 2022, The Kashmir Files collected Rs 3.55 crore.

The film saw a series of controversies as its trailer was not shown during the Kolkata premiere, and it hasn't been released in any theatres in the state.

The release of the movie was marred by controversy, particularly in West Bengal.  Cinema owners were allegedly under pressure not to show the film, according to filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri.

Despite no official censor objections, producer Pallavi Joshi took the matter to the next level by writing an open letter to the President of India, claiming an "unofficial ban."

Also Read: The Bengal Files Movie Review: Where history meets human tragedy

The Bengal Files features an ensemble cast including Mithun Chakraborty, supported by Anupam Kher and producer-actor Pallavi Joshi. Darshan Kumar and Simrat Kaur also star in the key roles. The other cast members include Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur.

The Bengal Files revolves around a powerful journey through India's most challenging historical period, revealing the universal struggle for human dignity and the fundamental right to exist.