Director Vivek Agnihotri, who has made serious allegations against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, also accused her of being behind the unofficial ban on his film The Bengal Files. Now, following the BJP’s win in the state, the director has announced the film’s release.

Vivek Agnihotri to release The Bengal Files in West Bengal after BJP win, here's when it will hit theatres

The Bengal Files makers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Calcutta High Court has dismissed the censorship petition that Gopal Mukherjee's grandson Santanu had filed against the film, alleging that his grandfather was depicted in the film wrongly. 

Censorship petition for The Bengal Files dismissed by the Calcutta High Court

In comparison between the box office figures of Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files, how much they have minted on the third day, let's delve into more details. Both thrillers were released in cinemas on September 5.

The Bengal Files Vs Baaghi 4 box office collection: Which thriller swept more numbers on day 3?

The Bengal Files and Baaghi 4 were released in theatres on September 5. Baaghi 4 has dipped down after a strong start on the second day, while Vivek Agnihotri's political drama has managed to garner numbers.

Baaghi 4 Vs The Bengal Files BO day 2: Tiger Shroff's action-thriller dips, while Vivek Agnihotri's directorial sees slight growth

The Bengal Files and Baaghi 4 locked horns on the same day, ie, released on September 5. Read more to know which film minted more numbers on day one at the box office. 

The Bengal Files Vs Baaghi 4 box office collection: Which film earned more on day one?

The Bengal Files, helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, was released on September 5 after several hurdles. A video is going viral on social media in which he can be heard saying how the show in Mumbai has been abruptly cancelled.

The Bengal Files faces hurdle in Mumbai's Kanjurmarg! Morning show cancelled despite advance bookings

Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files finally hits theatres today. The film narrates an important chapter from the pages of Indian history. And while the story is compelling, its the execution that is problematic. 

The Bengal Files Movie Review: Vivek Agnihotri's film is divisive and inconsistent with credible performances

Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is set ot release on Sept 5. However, the movie has been in controversy since the announcement. Now the veteran star Mithun has talked about it. Scroll to check out what has happened. 

Mithun Chakraborty on The Bengal Files trailer controversy: 'It was a planned conspiracy'

In an exclusive interview with WION, Vivek Agnihotri has bared all about his upcoming film The Bengal Files, from FIR to being called a propaganda movie. The Bengal Files is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 5.

The Bengal Files unmasked: Vivek Agnihotri Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with WION, Vivek Agnihotri has opened up about the FIR filed by the grandson of Gopal Mukerjee's grandson and whether the actors Saswata Chatterjee and Sourav Das have really distanced themselves from the film or not. 

The Bengal Files Controversy: Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Gopal Mukherjee's grandson's FIR, actors' silence on alleged distortion of facts | Exclusive

While occasional controversies are not new in Indian cinema, the last 15 years saw several films criticised over political polarisation. Here is a list of such films, in the context of the row over new film The Bengal Files

From Bengal Files to Padmaavat, how these 14 films polarised politics and public opinion, caused uproar: India's era of divisive cinema in pics

The Bengal Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, has been courting controversy days ahead of its theatrical release. Amid raging controversy around the film's content, two actors- Saswata Chatterjee and Sourav Das- have distanced themselves from the film. 

The Bengal Files controversy explained; Why are actors distancing themselves from the film?

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Vivek Agnihotri to release The Bengal Files in West Bengal after BJP win, here's when it will hit theatres

Censorship petition for The Bengal Files dismissed by the Calcutta High Court

The Bengal Files Vs Baaghi 4 BO: Which thriller swept more numbers on day 3?

Baaghi 4 dips, while The Bengal Files sees slight growth on day 2

The Bengal Files Vs Baaghi 4 BO collection: Which film earned more on day one?

The Bengal Files faces hurdle after show in Mumbai gets cancelled

The Bengal Files Review: Vivek Agnihotri's film is divisive and inconsistent

Mithun Chakraborty calls The Bengal Files trailer controversy, 'planned'

The Bengal Files unmasked: Vivek Agnihotri Exclusive

The Bengal Files Controversy: Vivek Agnihotri on FIR, TMC and more | Exclusive

From Bengal Files to Padmaavat: 14 Indian films that divided public opinion

The Bengal Files controversy: Why are actors distancing themselves from film?