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Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film, 'The Bengal Files,' faced a theatrical release clash with 'Baaghi 4' on September 5th, 2025. Despite modest initial numbers, 'The Bengal Files' showed growth on its second day, earning a total of Rs 4 crore. However, it struggles against 'Baaghi 4' which stars Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt and others.

Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film, 'The Bengal Files', faced a modest opening, earning approximately Rs 1.75 crore amidst clashes with 'Baaghi 4'. The film's release was marred by alleged theatre pressure in West Bengal, with actress Pallavi Joshi decrying an “unofficial ban”. 'Baaghi 4' overshadowed 'The Bengal Files', collecting around Rs 12 crore on the same day.

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's 'The Bengal Files,' exploring the 1940s Bengal communal violence, has released in theatres on September 5, 2025. Following 'The Tashkent Files' and 'The Kashmir Files,' this film may stream on Zee5 after its theatrical run.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty still holds the record of having 19 films release in a single year. In a recent interview, his younger son Namashi Chakraborty, who will soon be seen with his father and sister-in-law Madalsa Sharma in Vivek Agnihotri’s upcoming film The Bengal Files, was asked if he ever questioned his father about that phase of his career.

Namashi Chakraborty is forging his own path in Bollywood, emphasizing merit over legacy. Growing up away from Mumbai, he navigated the industry without leveraging his family's fame, including his mother Yogeeta Bali's acting career. He believes talent overshadows the pressure of being a star kid, focusing on delivering quality work and earning roles independently.

The late Sridevi, revered as Indian cinema's first female superstar, faced a distressing incident during the filming of 'Guru' with Mithun Chakraborty. Despite her refusal to perform a kissing scene, director Umesh Mehra allegedly used a body double without her consent. Sridevi and her mother expressed outrage, demanding the scene's removal.

Rambha, a prominent actress in late 1990s and early 2000s, achieved pan-Indian stardom through Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Her debut in 'Sargam' led to numerous blockbusters with superstars like Rajinikanth and Salman Khan. After marrying Indrakumar Pathmanathan in 2010, she stepped away from films, focusing on family and business ventures, while occasionally judging reality shows.

Mithun Chakraborty responded to criticism surrounding 'The Kerala Story's' National Award. He called critics 'pseudo intellectuals'. Chakraborty defended films depicting historical truths. He stressed remembering real events. He is set to appear in 'The Bengal Files'. The film has faced calls for bans. Chakraborty highlighted misleading calls for bans without even watching the trailer.