The Bengal Files
“Boldest film ever”
A criminal investigator uncovers a web of corruption during a missing person investigation, while a figure connected to the case reflects on the communal violence which broke out ahead of India's partition.
Where to watch The Bengal Files in India
Can I watch The Bengal Files in India? Yes — you can stream The Bengal Files in India on Zee5.
Zee5Click a service to open The Bengal Files there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Bengal Files streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Zee5 | — |
| Australia | Zee5 | — |
About The Bengal Files
The Bengal Files is a 2025 Hindi-language drama, history and thriller film directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The cast is led by Darshan Kumaar, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee. It has a runtime of 3h 25m. In India, it is currently streaming on Zee5.
The Bengal Files was produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I am Buddha Production and made in India. It was released on September 5, 2025, and carries a A certification.
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Writers
- Vivek Agnihotri, Saurabh M. Pandey
- Release date
- September 5, 2025
- OTT release
- November 21, 2025
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Abhishek Agarwal Arts, I am Buddha Production
The Bengal Files cast & crew
The Bengal Files was directed by Vivek Agnihotri and written by Vivek Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey.
The cast features Darshan Kumaar as Shiva Pandit, Anupam Kher as M.K. Gandhi, Saswata Chatterjee as Sardar Husseini, Pallavi Joshi as Maa Bharati, Saurav Das as Gopal Mukherjee, and Mithun Chakraborty as Madman.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Attar Singh Saini and it was produced by Pallavi Joshi and Tej Narayan Agarwal.
Is The Bengal Files worth watching?
At 3h 25m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and thriller, The Bengal Files is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Bengal Files
In India, you can stream The Bengal Files on Zee5. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 21, 2025.
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Cast of The Bengal Files
Darshan Kumaar
Shiva Pandit
Anupam Kher
M.K. Gandhi
Saswata Chatterjee
Sardar Husseini
Pallavi Joshi
Maa Bharati
Saurav Das
Gopal Mukherjee
Mithun Chakraborty
Madman
Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Rajendar Lal Roychowdhary
Eklavya Sood
Amarjeet Arora
Simrat Kaur
Namashi Chakraborty
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Rajesh Khera
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The Bengal Files — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bengal Files in India?
The Bengal Files is streaming on Zee5 in India.
▸Is The Bengal Files on Zee5?
Yes — The Bengal Files is currently available on Zee5 in India.
▸What language is The Bengal Files in?
The Bengal Files is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including Bengali, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bengal Files?
The Bengal Files runs 3 hours 25 minutes (205 minutes).
▸What is The Bengal Files rated?
The Bengal Files is rated A. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 11 ratings.
▸When did The Bengal Files release on OTT?
The Bengal Files became available digitally on November 21, 2025.
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