Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Bengal Files,’ revisiting Bengal’s dark history, experienced a dip on its second Monday, earning an estimated Rs 0.3 crore, bringing its total to Rs 14.4 crore. Despite a modest opening, collections saw weekend growth, but working days led to reductions in shows across India. The makers remain optimistic for a second weekend surge.
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s film entered its second Monday on Day 11. The film recorded a modest dip in earnings owing to the working day. On the other hand, its shows have been reduced across India.According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, The Bengal Files earned Rs 0.3 crore net in India on Day 11. The film’s total collection now stands at Rs 14.4 crore. On Monday, September 15, 2025, it recorded an overall occupancy of 16.65 percent.
The Bengal Files had a below-expectation opening at the box office, starting at Rs 1.75 crore on its first Friday. Collections picked up over the weekend, with Rs 2.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 2.75 crore on Sunday. But it dropped sharply to Rs 1.15 crore on Monday.Here’s the day-wise breakdown of ‘The Bengal Files’ box office collection:Day 1 (Friday): Rs 1.75 croreDay 2 (Saturday): Rs 2.25 croreDay 3 (Sunday): Rs 2.75 croreDay 4 (Monday): Rs 1.15 croreDay 5 (Tuesday): Rs 1.35 croreDay 6 (Wednesday): Rs 1 croreDay 7 (Thursday): Rs 1 croreWeek 1 Total: Rs 11.25 croreDay 8 (Second Friday): Rs 0.55 croreDay 9 (Second Saturday): Rs 1.15 croreDay 10 [Second Sunday]: Rs 1.15 croreDay 11 [Second Monday]: Rs 0.3 crore (early estimates)Total: Rs 14.4 croreThe film revisits one of the darkest chapters in Bengal’s history, focusing on the 1946 Direct Action Day violence and the Noakhali riots. Alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher, the cast includes Pallavi Joshi, Saswata Chatterjee, Darshan Kumarr and Sourav Das in key roles. The makers are hopeful that the film may see a spike in numbers over the second weekend.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
