The Bengal Files Box Office Flop: Earns Only ₹11.25 Crores in First Week
Vivek Agnihotri’s latest movie “The Bengal Files” has disappointed at the box office. The film earned only ₹11.25 crores in its first week, showing weak performance compared to expectations.
Poor Opening Week Performance
The Bengal Files earned an estimated ₹11.25 crores India net in its first seven days. This collection is much lower than what fans expected from the director of “The Kashmir Files.”
The movie collected ₹1.50 crores on Day 1 and ₹5.25 crores in its opening weekend. These numbers show the film failed to create excitement among moviegoers.
Daily Collection Breakdown
Here’s how the movie performed day by day:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.50 crores
- Opening weekend: ₹5.25 crores total
- Day 4: ₹1.10 crores
- First 6 days: ₹10.25 crores
- Week 1 total: ₹11.25 crores
The movie had a quiet start at the box office despite being the final part of Agnihotri’s “Files” trilogy.
Worldwide Box Office Numbers
As of September 12, 2025, The Bengal Files has grossed ₹7.86 crores in India, with ₹2.2 crores overseas, for a worldwide total of ₹10.06 crores.
The international market also showed limited interest in the film. The overseas collection of ₹2.2 crores indicates weak global appeal.
Why Bengal Files Failed to Impress
Several factors contributed to the movie’s poor performance:
- Limited audience interest in the subject matter
- Mixed reactions on social media platforms
- High expectations after Kashmir Files success
- Competition from other releases
- Weak promotional campaign impact
Comparison with Kashmir Files Success
“The Kashmir Files” was a massive hit that earned hundreds of crores at the box office. In contrast, “The Bengal Files” struggled to cross even ₹15 crores in its opening week.
This huge difference shows that audience preferences have changed. The success formula that worked for Kashmir Files didn’t repeat with Bengal Files.
Critical and Audience Response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has only six critics’ reviews, with mixed feedback. The limited number of reviews suggests low media interest.
Social media reactions have been mixed. Some viewers praised the movie’s message, while others found it lacking in entertainment value.
Future Prospects Look Dim
The weak first-week performance indicates the movie will struggle to recover its budget. Most successful films earn their major collections in the first week.
Industry experts believe the movie might not cross ₹20 crores in its complete theatrical run. This would make it a clear box office disaster.
What Went Wrong
Unlike “The Kashmir Files,” which struck an emotional chord with audiences, “The Bengal Files” failed to create the same impact. The movie’s subject matter didn’t resonate with general moviegoers.
The film also faced competition from other releases during the same period. This divided audience attention and affected its collections.
Box Office Verdict
“The Bengal Files” appears to be heading toward becoming a box office flop. The movie’s poor first-week performance shows it failed to capture audience interest.
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who scored big with “The Kashmir Files,” couldn’t repeat his success with this latest offering. The film serves as a reminder that each movie must earn its own success.
Conclusion
“The Bengal Files” has clearly underperformed at the box office with only ₹11.25 crores in its first week. The movie failed to live up to the massive success of “The Kashmir Files” and struggled to attract audiences to theaters.
Unless the film shows unexpected growth in its second week, it appears destined to be remembered as a disappointing follow-up to Agnihotri’s previous blockbuster.
