Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, popular for his film ‘The Kashmir Files’, has begun shooting his latest project, ‘The Delhi Files – The Bengal Chapter’.

He marked the production launch with a traditional puja ceremony, a moment he shared with fans on social media.

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Posting a behind-the-scenes video on X (formerly Twitter), Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “SHUBHARAMBH! With your blessings, the shooting of #TheDelhiFiles began today. A puja was conducted by all the devis of the crew. O Mother! Please give us the courage to tell this difficult tale with utmost honesty and fearlessly.”

SHUBHARAMBH!

With your blessings, the shooting of #TheDelhiFiles began today. A puja was conducted by all the devis of the crew.

O Mother! Please give us the courage to tell this difficult tale with utmost honesty and fearlessly. pic.twitter.com/Wa57ryA2R4

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) November 10, 2024

According to a statement from the production team, the director traveled across India, covering regions like Kerala, Kolkata, and Delhi, consulting over 100 books and 200 articles. His research even included a vast collection of more than 7,000 pages, with visits to 20 different states to capture historical contexts.

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Following the success of ‘The Kashmir Files’, Agnihotri reunites with producer Abhishek Agarwal under Abhishek Agarwal Arts, alongside his own production house, I Am Buddha. ‘The Delhi Files’ is ready for release on August 15, 2025, positioning it as a patriotic tribute.

Agnihotri’s filmmaking journey has shown a strong interest in socio-political themes. He debuted as a director in 2005 with ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’, featuring a stellar cast including Anil Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi, Sunil Shetty, and Irrfan Khan.

His more recent work, ‘The Tashkent Files’ (2019), earned him a National Film Award for Best Screenplay – Dialogues.