Vivek Agnihotri: News
17 Apr 2025
Anupam KherAgnihotri's 'Delhi Files' will no longer clash with 'War 2'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has decided to postpone the release of his upcoming movie, The Delhi Files, which was originally slated for an Independence Day release.
13 Feb 2025
The Kashmir FilesVivek Agnihotri trolled for 'Kashmiri Pandit' take on Samay controversy
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, renowned for movies like The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, has been facing a lot of backlash on social media lately.
26 Jan 2025
Upcoming Movies'The Delhi Files'—Mithun Chakraborty honors the Preamble in intense teaser
Director Vivek Agnihotri has released the first teaser of his much-anticipated film, The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, starring veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty.
18 Oct 2024
Box OfficeI-Day 2025: 'The Delhi Files' will clash against 'War 2'
We're gearing up for one of the biggest box office clashes of 2024 this Diwali with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again.
03 Oct 2024
Bollywood FilmsVivek Agnihotri's 'The Delhi Files' first part locks release date
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced the release date for his upcoming movie, The Delhi Files.
04 Sep 2024
Indira GandhiVivek Agnihotri labels censorship 'cowardly' amid 'Emergency' controversy
Director Vivek Agnihotri has criticized censorship rules amid the controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency.
01 Aug 2024
DelhiVivek Agnihotri slams 'leaking' Parliament building amid heavy Delhi rainfall
Following the heavy rainfall in Delhi on Wednesday (July 31), filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the waterlogging at the Institute of Town Planners India and the new Parliament building.
23 Jun 2024
Ganesh Acharya'Everything was a lie': Nana Patekar on Tanushree's assault allegations
Veteran Bollywood actor, Nana Patekar, recently responded to sexual harassment allegations made by actor and model Tanushree Dutta during the 2018 MeToo movement.
03 Feb 2024
Poonam Pandey'Shame on you': Celebrities slam Poonam Pandey for death hoax
Model-actor Poonam Pandey is indeed "alive" but is currently facing severe backlash for faking her death as a publicity stunt.
21 Oct 2023
Upcoming MoviesVivek Agnihotri announces trilogy 'Parva' based on Mahabharata
On Saturday, The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War director Vivek Agnihotri announced his new project, Parva: An Epic Tale of Dharma.
12 Oct 2023
Academy AwardsVivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' finds place at Oscar library
Vivek Agnihotri's recent release The Vaccine War was in the buzz for some time but the movie fell flat on its face at the box office.
06 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'The Vaccine War' to exit theaters soon
Ever since the unprecedented success of The Kashmir Files, director Vivek Agnihotri has been in the limelight. From his fiery opinions to controversies, Agnihotri has been ruling headlines.
05 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'The Vaccine War' has crucial weekend ahead
Vivek Agnihotri's recently released film The Vaccine War was anticipated among his fans after he delivered a blockbuster with The Kashmir Files.
04 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'The Vaccine War' at war seeking stability
The Vaccine War is currently struggling badly at the box office and is seeking momentum. Amid steep competition, the Vivek Agnihotri directorial has failed as it has not been able to surpass the Rs. 10 crore mark in India.
03 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'The Vaccine War' fails to create impact
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most controversial filmmakers in India and the director is always in buzz for his fiery opinions on social media. After the commercial success of The Kashmir Files, he released The Vaccine War which has tanked at the box office.
02 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office: 'The Vaccine War' sees slight jump in collections
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri emerged as a popular name after the unprecedented success of The Kashmir Files.
01 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office: Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' crosses Rs. 3cr
Vivek Agnihotri's latest medical drama, The Vaccine War, has been having a rather tough time at the box office.
30 Sep 2023
Nana PatekarBox office: 'The Vaccine War' fails to cross Rs. 2cr
Vivek Agnihotri's The Vaccine War, based on the development of India's first indigenous vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, was released theatrically on Thursday.
29 Sep 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'The Vaccine War' registers an underwhelming start
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most talked-about directors today for his fiery opinions on social media. His films largely divide viewers. After The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri returned with The Vaccine War on Thursday which is based on real events.
28 Sep 2023
Nana Patekar'The Vaccine War' review: Important story diluted by one-sided narrative
Vivek Agnihotri's The Vaccine War was released on Thursday and it's based on ex-ICMR DG Dr. Balram Bhargava's book Going Viral - Making of COVAXIN: The Inside Story.
27 Sep 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office buzz: 'Fukrey 3' ahead of 'The Vaccine War'
Bollywood is back on track when it comes to commercial viability. Most movies are raking in decent amounts and the momentum is impressive as per post-pandemic standards.
24 Sep 2023
Nana PatekarAdvance bookings open for Nana Patekar-Anupam Kher's 'The Vaccine War'
On Sunday, director Vivek Agnihotri shared that the advance bookings of his upcoming ambitious project, The Vaccine War, are now open.
12 Sep 2023
Bollywood'The Vaccine War' trailer promises half-baked drama with mixed-up narratives
Vivek Agnihotri has become a famous name after the success of The Kashmir Files. His upcoming film The Vaccine War is in the buzz and now the makers have released the trailer of the same.
09 Sep 2023
Nana PatekarFirst-look poster of Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' unveiled
Ahead of its release on September 28, director Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming film, The Vaccine War.
19 Jul 2023
OTT releasesVivek Agnihotri slams 'Genocide Deniers'; announces 'The Kashmir Files Unreported'
Vivek Agnihotri is currently one of the most controversial directors known for his fiery opinions on social media. Ever since the success of The Kashmir Files in 2022, there is a clearly divided house on the film. Some hailed the film, whereas many called out the film's narrative reeking of propaganda.
06 Jul 2023
Bollywood FilmsVivek Agnihotri criticizes 'glamorizing extreme violence' in cinema
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has come down heavily on the practice of "glamorizing extreme violence" in cinema, literature, and politics.
15 Jun 2023
BollywoodRaima Sen to feature in Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most talked-about filmmakers in India, especially after the success of the controversial film The Kashmir Files. As the director is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, The Vaccine War, he shared the news of Raima Sen joining the cast of the film.
10 Jun 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War': Filming for last leg begins
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of his next film, titled The Vaccine War.
09 Jun 2023
Shahid KapoorVivek Agnihotri questions why Shahid's 'Bloody Daddy' is streaming free
While viewers are pleased they won't have to burn a hole through their pockets to watch Shahid Kapoor in action in Bloody Daddy, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has raised questions over the film's free OTT release.
09 Jun 2023
Bollywood#TheVaccineWar postponed? Was avoiding 'Animal,' 'OMG 2' clashes the reason
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most in-buzz directors in India. After the unprecedented success of The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri regularly makes headlines for his fiery opinions.
31 May 2023
Cannes Film Festival'Bollywood actors have become social media influencers': Vivek Agnihotri
Director Vivek Agnihotri is known for his fiery opinions on Twitter and he has always been unapologetic about his viewpoints. In a recent tweet, the filmmaker tweeted about how the prestigious Cannes Film Festival had become "more about fashion and less about films."
09 May 2023
Mamata BanerjeeVivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee: Here's why
Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said that he sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent statements over his 2022 film, The Kashmir Files, and upcoming movie, The Delhi Files.
04 May 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri-Sudhir Mishra discuss Anurag Kashyap in upcoming podcast
Vivek Agnihotri and Sudhir Mishra are two filmmakers who appear to be on both ends of the political spectrum. The former has found a kind of fame post The Kashmir Files, whereas the latter is known for making hard-hitting dramas.
27 Apr 2023
Bollywood FilmsVivek Agnihotri decides to boycott Filmfare Awards: Here's why
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Ranajn Agnihotri took to Twitter on Thursday morning (April 27) to share that he won't be attending the upcoming 68th Filmfare Awards.
12 Apr 2023
Anupam Kher'The Room': Anupam Kher announces his 536th film, a thriller-drama
On Wednesday, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher announced his 536th project tentatively titled The Room on Instagram which is set to be helmed by Sikandar Sidhu.
10 Apr 2023
Delhi High CourtContempt case: Vivek Agnihotri tenders 'unconditional apology' in Delhi HC
Director-writer-producer Vivek Agnihotri tendered an "unconditional apology" in the Delhi High Court on Monday in a 2018 contempt case.
06 Apr 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri-Apurva Asrani react to KJo's 'murder Anushka's career' statement
Karan Johar is controversy's favorite child. The director-producer has been on the brunt of a lot of flak and has been termed the "flagbearer of nepotism" in Bollywood.
28 Mar 2023
Priyanka Chopra JonasApurva Asrani, Vivek Agnihotri praise Priyanka Chopra for speaking out
Priyanka Chopra has certainly captured headlines with her shocking revelations on the reason that led her to move away from Bollywood.
21 Feb 2023
BollywoodDadasaheb Phalke Awards roundup: All the winners and must-see moments
The annual Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023 (DPIFF) was held in Mumbai on Monday evening and the who's who of the film and television industry descended on the red carpet ahead of the event.
18 Feb 2023
BollywoodAnupam Kher reacts to Prakash Raj's 'The Kashmir Files' remarks
Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files is one of the most successful films of 2022. However, it has been mired in various controversies over its plot, and various noted personalities have expressed their opinions about the movie.
14 Feb 2023
Bollywood#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding how major box office clashes impact films
Box office and clashes? A tale as old as time.
24 Jan 2023
Rajkumar SantoshiRajkumar Santoshi gets death threats ahead of 'Gandhi Godse' release
Ahead of the theatrical release of Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh, director and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi on Monday, filed a police complaint after receiving death threats for his upcoming film.
22 Jan 2023
Rahul GandhiVivek Agnihotri's snarky remarks on Rahul Gandhi's take on flying
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to Twitter on Sunday to mock Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his statements about "flying" and his mindset of being a pilot.
18 Jan 2023
The Kashmir FilesVivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' re-releasing on Thursday; here's why
If you missed catching Vivek Agnihotri's smashing hit The Kashmir Files when it was first released in theaters in March 2022, fret not.
17 Jan 2023
HyderabadPallavi Joshi injured on Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' sets
The shooting of Vivek Agnihotri's next directorial The Vaccine War is currently underway.
15 Jan 2023
Upcoming Movies'Kantara' fame Sapthami Gowda joins Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
The ensemble cast of Vivek Agnihotri's next directorial, The Vaccine War, is getting bigger and better with each passing day.
11 Jan 2023
The Kashmir Files'The Kashmir Files': Netizens defend Vivek Agnihotri after lying accusation
Vivek Agnihotri was among those filmmakers whose films have been shortlisted for the Oscars contention list. Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files is one among the 301 films that have made it to the longlist of nominations.
10 Jan 2023
Anupam KherAfter 'RRR,' 'Kantara,' 'The Kashmir Files' makes it to Oscars
Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files has been included in the list of five Indian films that have been shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards.
07 Jan 2023
Air IndiaAir India urination row: Vivek Agnihotri calls out media
Shankar Mishra, who reportedly urinated on a woman co-passenger on Air India's New York-Delhi flight in November, has become the talk of the nation.
31 Dec 2022
Nana PatekarNana Patekar to headline Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War': Reports
Vivek Agnihotri's The Vaccine War went on floors only two weeks ago, but it has already made headlines.
31 Dec 2022
Pathaan'Pathaan': Twitter calls Vivek Agnihotri 'hypocrite' over 'Besharam Rang' controversy
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri recently shared a video on Twitter where a young girl was seen criticizing the much-talked-about song Besharam Rang from Pathaan.
09 Dec 2022
Amrish PuriAmrish Puri biopic in making; grandson Vardhan Puri to create
Vardhan Puri, grandson of iconic actor Amrish Puri is planning to make a biopic on his grandfather known widely for his villainous roles.
04 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)3 IFFI jury members support Lapid's 'The Kashmir Files' comments
IFFI 2022 jury member Jinko Gotoh took to Twitter to back Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid and his comments at the closing ceremony of the film festival.
01 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Nadav Lapid's apology
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri reacted to Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's apology regarding the latter's comments on The Kashmir Files at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022.
01 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Nadav Lapid issues apology to Kashmiri Pandits
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has issued an apology for his comment at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, where he called The Kashmir Files, "vulgar," "propaganda," and inappropriate for the competition category of the festival.
30 Nov 2022
The Kashmir FilesAmidst IFFI row, Vivek Agnihotri announces 'The Kashmir Files: Unreported'
Filmmaker Nadav Lapid's "propaganda, vulgar film" comments on The Kashmir Files have led its director, Vivek Agnihotri, to announce, The Kashmir Files: Unreported.
