Vivek Agnihotris The Bengal Files to release in Bengal on Friday months after screening row

PTC News Desk: Vivek Agnihotri's film The Bengal Files is all set to hit the screens in Kolkata on Friday, months after it found itself in trouble in West Bengal when it was released in September last year. The development comes after Agnihotri alleged that the film had been prevented from screening in the state.

Soon after the BJP's decisive victory in Bengal, Agnihotri took to his social media and posted a celebratory message, calling it a key moment of transformation. Referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he alleged that she had banned The Bengal Files. At the same time, those involved in the film's release said efforts were being made to screen it not only in Kolkata but also in theatres across the state.

In his post on X, Agnihotri wrote, 'Our trailer launch was blocked. We were attacked and assaulted. Dozens of FIRs were filed against me. I was cancelled in Bengal. I couldn't even go to receive my award from the governor. But we never gave up. During these elections, we ensured the film was somehow shown to as many people as possible across Bengal. I am glad we didn't give up and fought in our own little way.'

According to the reports, Priya Cinemas' Arijit Dutta, who will release the film on Friday, said, 'A censored film didn't get released in Bengal because of a party diktat. Not a single theatre could screen it while the rest of India watched it. There was so much curiosity about the film. I am glad Bengal will finally get to watch it.'

With the film now scheduled to open in the state on Friday, The Bengal Files is set to be screened in Kolkata after months of controversy over its release in West Bengal.