News Report
1. A Modest Opening Weekend
The Bengal Files, released on 5 September 2025, opened with a lukewarm response. The film collected around:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.75 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹2.25 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹2.75 crore
Despite the slow start, the film maintained steady footfalls across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, reflecting interest among politically engaged audiences.
2. Mid-Week Performance
Collections dipped after the weekend, but the film held on with:
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹1.15 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹1.29 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹1.00 crore approx.
This brought the total to ₹10.2 crore net in India by Day 6.
3. Competition at the Box Office
While The Bengal Files has crossed the ₹10 crore milestone, it trails behind other releases.
- Baaghi 4 earned nearly ₹39.75 crore in five days.
- The Conjuring: Last Rites scored over ₹61 crore in the same period.
This makes Agnihotri’s film a niche performer compared to its mainstream and global competition.
Conclusion
Though far from a blockbuster, The Bengal Files has managed to sustain itself and cross ₹10 crore within its first week. Its trajectory suggests that word-of-mouth and controversy-driven attention may keep it afloat in the coming weeks, even as it faces stiff competition from commercial heavyweights.
