Updated on: Sept 10, 2025 10:18 pm IST
The Bengal Files box office collection day 6: The film, highlighting historical narratives of Hindu massacres has sparked debates over freedom of expression.
The Bengal Files box office collection day 6: The latest film from director Vivek Agnihotri, titled *The Bengal Files*, has experienced a tumultuous journey at the box office during its first week. On its sixth day, the film garnered approximately ₹88 lakhs, bringing its total net collection in India to ₹9.82 crore, as reported by Sacnilk.
The Bengal Files 6-day collection breakdown
The film had a promising start, opening with ₹1.75 crore on its first day. It saw a slight uptick over the weekend, collecting ₹2.25 crore on Saturday, marking a 28.57% increase, and ₹2.75 crore on Sunday, a 22.22% rise. However, the trend took a downturn during the weekdays. On Monday, the collection fell to ₹1.15 crore, reflecting a significant 58.18% drop. A minor recovery was noted on Tuesday with ₹1.35 crore, but Wednesday’s earnings of ₹88 lakhs indicate a continued decline in audience turnout.
Which city watched the film the most?
Occupancy rates reveal that Chennai emerged as the strongest market for *The Bengal Files*, boasting an average occupancy of 41%, particularly buoyed by robust evening shows that reached 54%. Bengaluru followed with a 28% occupancy rate, while major metropolitan areas like Mumbai (15.67%), NCR (16.33%), and Pune (16.67%) reported lower turnout. Cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, and Hyderabad lagged behind, with overall attendance peaking during afternoon and evening screenings, and no late-night shows being reported.
About The Bengal Files
*The Bengal Files* is the concluding chapter in Agnihotri’s controversial Files trilogy, which includes *The Tashkent Files* and *The Kashmir Files*. This latest installment aims to shed light on the alleged massacres of Hindus in post-Partition West Bengal, a narrative that the filmmakers argue has been largely overlooked in mainstream historical discourse. The film features a notable cast, including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Pallavi Joshi, who have all contributed to the film’s ambitious storytelling.
Since its release, *The Bengal Files* has ignited significant controversy, particularly in West Bengal, where numerous multiplexes opted not to screen the film, citing concerns over security. In a bid to address these issues, co-producer and actress Pallavi Joshi penned an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, appealing for intervention to safeguard freedom of expression in the arts.
