Director Vivek Agnihotri returned to theatres with The bengal Files on September 5, 2025, amidst much controversy and heated debates. The film, positioned as a hard-hitting political drama, was expected to recreate the impact of The kashmir Files. However, the numbers so far suggest that the movie has not yet translated its buzz into strong box office performance.
Here are the key highlights from its Day 2 box office journey:
1 Opening Day Disappointment
Despite pre-release chatter and curiosity, The bengal Files opened on a modest note. The film earned just Rs 1.75 crore on Day 1, which was far below industry expectations for a vivek Agnihotri directorial.
2 Slight Growth on Day 2
On its second day, the movie saw only marginal growth, collecting Rs 2.25 crore on Saturday. With this, the two-day total stands at Rs 4 crore. Though there was a small improvement, it was not enough to create momentum for the coming weekend.
3 Occupancy Trends Show Mixed Signals
The film’s overall hindi occupancy on Day 2 was 29.91%, showing decent evening traction but weak morning footfalls.
- Morning Shows: 15.11%
- Afternoon Shows: 29.20%
- Evening Shows: 35.08%
- Night Shows: 40.23%
This data highlights that while evening and night audiences are curious, the film is struggling to pull crowds earlier in the day.
4 Clash With Baaghi 4 Hurts Numbers
The box office clash with Tiger Shroff’s action entertainer Baaghi 4 has made things tougher.
- Baaghi 4 Day 1 Collection: Rs 12 crore
- Baaghi 4 Day 2 Collection: Rs 9 crore
Clearly, tiger shroff and Sanjay Dutt’s mass-action drama is attracting a much larger audience than Agnihotri’s political drama.
5 The bengal Files Vs Expectations
Vivek Agnihotri set high expectations after the blockbuster success of The kashmir Files (2022). However, The bengal Files is struggling to replicate that momentum. Analysts believe the controversy alone may not be enough to drive long-term collections unless strong word-of-mouth develops.
6 Star-Studded Cast But Weak Buzz
The film boasts an ensemble cast including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Saswata Chatterjee, and Puneet Issar. Despite such powerful names, the initial response hasn’t matched the star power. The performances may still win critical acclaim, but box office pull remains limited.
7 Can The bengal Files Recover?
The real test for The bengal Files will be in the coming week. If it can maintain steady collections and benefit from positive word-of-mouth, the film may see some growth. However, with Baaghi 4 dominating and more big releases lined up, the road ahead looks challenging.
Final Word
The bengal Files has managed Rs 4 crore in two days, a modest start compared to expectations. With mixed occupancy trends and stiff competition from Baaghi 4, vivek Agnihotri’s political drama faces an uphill battle at the box office. The coming days will determine whether the film picks up pace or fades away as another underperformer.
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