Following the BJP's historic win in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, there were reports that Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files, which was earlier banned in the state, would be released on Friday, May 8. Responding to the reports, Vivek Agnihotri took to his Instagram Stories to confirm the release, while clarifying the release date.

The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal

Vivek reshared a report that claimed that the film would release in West Bengal on May 8, and dismissed the claim, writing, 'Next Friday,' thus confirming the film's release on May 15.