“The Bengal Files Buzz: 5 Real-Life Movies On OTT”

Vivek Agnihotri is back with another hard-hitting film, The Bengal Files, the third part of his Files Trilogy after The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. Just like the earlier films, this one too has created a buzz. The movie focuses on real events from Indian history—Direct Action Day, the 1946 Calcutta Killings, and the Noakhali riots—which are said to be one of the darkest chapters.

The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi and will release in theaters on September 5, 2025. Before its release, here are 5 other real-life incident-based films you can stream on OTT.

1. The Kashmir Files

This film highlights the Kashmiri Pandit exodus of 1990. It follows Krishna Pandit, a student, who discovers the hidden truth about his family’s past and the painful reality of exile.

Cast: Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar.

2. The Tashkent Files

A political thriller about the mysterious death of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. A journalist investigates whether his death was really a heart attack or part of a conspiracy.

Cast: Shweta Basu Prasad, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Tripathi, Mithun Chakraborty.

3. The Sabarmati Report

Based on the Godhra train burning incident, where 59 Hindu pilgrims and karsevaks lost their lives. The story follows two journalists who question whether it was an accident or a planned act.

Cast: Vikrant Massey, Ridhi Dogra, Raashii Khanna.

4. Costao

A biographical crime drama on Costao Fernandes, a customs officer in Goa in the 1990s. He fights against a powerful gold smuggling network, showing courage and determination despite personal struggles.

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

5. Hotel Mumbai

Based on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the film shows the survival story of guests and staff inside the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the siege.

Cast: Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Anupam Kher.

✨These films are powerful reminders of real-life stories that shaped history. Perfect picks to stream before watching The Bengal Files!

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