Namashi Chakraborty, the son of renowned actor Mithun Chakraborty, has announced that the film 'The Bengal Files' will be released in West Bengal on May 15, 2026. The film, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, initially premiered across India in September 2025 but faced significant hurdles in West Bengal, including an alleged unofficial ban that prevented its trailer from being screened. Chakraborty expressed his relief at the film's upcoming release and urged all residents of Bengal, regardless of their religious beliefs, to attend. He remarked, 'the truth doesn’t have a religion,' emphasizing the film's universal message. While there was no official ban by the then Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, theatre owners claimed they had prior commitments that limited the film's screening options. This led to allegations from the film's creators regarding political pressure preventing its release.