Despite being cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), 'The Bengal Files' witnesses "unofficial ban" in theatre/multiplexes in Kolkata. BookMyShow reportedly doesn't show users option to book ticket in the city. Arijit Dutta of Priya Cinema told NDTV, "In single screen, we can't run several films...ask multiplex owners why they aren't running 'The Bengal Files'."