While speaking to IndiaToday.in, The Bengal Files director Vivek Agnihotri commented on actor Saswata Chatterjee's claim about not being aware of the film's story and title change. He appreciated Chatterjee for his performance in the film and said he would get a National Award for the same.

Vivek Agnihotri unveiled The Bengal Files trailer amid political hurdles in Kolkata. The film's portrayal of historical events has sparked legal and public controversy.

Disassociating himself with the 'The Bengali Files' controversy, Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee said the Vivek Agnihotri film was initially titled 'The Delhi Files'. He said he wasn't aware of the film's story or the reason behind it's title change at the last minute.

Fresh trouble seems to be brewing for 'The Bengal Files' Director Vivek Agnihotri, as a new FIR has been registered against him on charges of "wrongfully" describing freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee a.k.a Gopal Patha "as a butcher", in the movie, the trailer of which has been released recently. 🎥 ‘The Bengal Files’: Fresh FIR Filed Against Vivek Agnihotri for ‘Wrongly’ Portraying Character Freedom Fighter Gopal Mukherjee Aka Gopal Patha ‘As a Butcher’ in Movie.