Vivek Agnihotri’s The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter to be released on August 15, 2025

Director Vivek Agnihotri has announced the much-anticipated release of his upcoming film, The Delhi Files. Originally conceptualized as a single story, the film has now been divided into two distinct parts. The first part, titled The Bengal Chapter, is set to hit the screens on August 15, 2025, making it the prime Independence Day release next year. The director shared this update through his social media handles, encouraging fans to mark their calendars for the big day.

Vivek Agnihotri, known for his critically acclaimed films The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, revealed that years of exhaustive research led to the creation of The Delhi Files. Agnihotri emphasized that the narrative was too powerful to be contained in just one part. Thus, he decided to split it into two to do justice to the story. He expressed excitement in bringing The Bengal Chapter, a significant piece of history, to the audience and mentioned that the film unveils a gripping chapter that remains under-explored in Indian cinema.

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Plot and Poster Reveal

The poster for The Bengal Chapter was released on October 3, 2024, featuring a striking silhouette of a child raising his or her hand towards the national emblem. This minimalistic yet evocative imagery sets the tone for a story that delves into an impactful narrative, highlighting intense and heart-wrenching incidents from Indian history.

Agnihotri confirmed that the second part of The Delhi Files will be released at a later date, although no specific timeline has been shared yet. The filmmaker has successfully raised the anticipation among fans and film enthusiasts alike with his unique storytelling approach.

Stellar Cast and Crew

The Delhi Files boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including some of the most respected names in the Indian film industry. Pallavi Joshi, who is also the co-producer of the film, plays a key role alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Puneet Issar, Govind Namdev, Babbu Maan, and Palomi Ghosh, among others. This film marks Agnihotri’s third venture in his research-based film series, which aims to shed light on real-life events that have left an indelible mark on the nation’s psyche.