New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- 'The Bengal Files', a film based on the tragic real-life events of Direct Action Day (1946), is seeing a strong response at the box office. In just three days, the film has collected Rs.6.65 crore, with steady growth each day, indicating rising public interest and word-of-mouth buzz.

On its opening Friday, the film collected Rs.1.75 crore, followed by Rs.2.15 crore on Saturday. Sunday marked the highest earnings so far, with early estimates putting the figure at Rs.2.75 crore. While not a blockbuster opening, it's a respectable start for a film of this kind - especially one tackling such a sensitive historical subject.

Sunday saw a clear rise in cinema occupancy across the country, especially during the afternoon a...