Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s ‘Files’ saga—’Tashkent’, ‘Kashmir’, and the 2025 smash ‘Bengal Files’—has cemented his status as a bold voice in Indian cinema. But the visionary director isn’t resting; he’s plotting inspirational epics to fuel national revival.
In an intimate chat, Agnihotri detailed his epiphany after a post-film hiatus. ‘Introspection revealed my calling: films that arm citizens with truth, resilience, and drive to reconstruct India,’ he said. ‘Youth must grab the wheel, just as freedom fighters did.’
Ditching social media’s ‘filth and hatred’, he’s channeling energy into evocative writing and hands-on guidance for young creators. His banner, I Am Buddha, is scouting and shaping projects from non-elite talents—small-town dreamers bursting with potential.
Breakthroughs include mentoring two innovative films, fully edited and CBFC-bound. OTT remains research-only, with a marquee film in early research stages.
Agnihotri’s blueprint blends artistry and activism, promising movies that don’t just play in theaters but propel societal shifts toward a empowered, united India.