Film based on 2008 Malegaon bomb blast announced titled `Malegaon Files`

Following the historic judgement in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, a new film based on the incident has been announced. The film has reportedly been titled `Malegaon Files` and will be helmed by My Friend Ganesha fame Rajiv S Ruia. The upcoming movie is currently in the pre-production stage. Meanwhile, the cast and crew of the movie have not been revealed yet by the makers.

Malegaon Files

Malegaon Files will reportedly be produced by Sahil Seth under the banner of Cinedust 18 Films Pvt. Ltd. As per the press note shared by the makers, the film aims at presenting a gripping and sensitive portrayal of the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts, which took the nation by shock and led to a long, complicated legal battle.

In the press note, director Rajiv S Ruia said, "This is not just a story about a blast -- it`s about what followed. The human stories, the political shadow, the search for truth, and the emotional and legal turmoil faced by the accused and the victims` families. `Malegaon Files` is our attempt to bring that reality to the screen."

Ruia further told ANI that the film is currently in the pre-production stage and will be shot on real locations. The director revealed, "Our writer team is in talks. It is a very sensitive subject. Every detail behind it needs to be brought out. Research is going on...99 per cent we will shoot on real locations. We will do a recce soon."

The makers also stated that the script is being developed with valuable inputs from investigative reports, court documents, and real testimonies to ensure that the narrative remains grounded and respectful. The film is scheduled to go on floors by late 2025, and more details about the cast and shooting schedule are expected to be revealed soon.

About the Malegaon bomb blasts

The Malegaon blast tragedy took place on September 29, 2008 in which six people were killed and 95 others injured when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle detonated near a mosque in Malegaon City`s Bhikku Chowk.

Originally, 11 people were accused in the case; however, the court ultimately framed charges against 7, including former MP Sadhvi Pragya.

The Mumbai NIA court on July 31 acquitted all seven accused of being involved in the 2008 blasts in Malegaon, with the court saying the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The 2008 Malegaon blast case was transferred to the NIA in 2011 from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

After a 17-year-long wait and examination of hundreds of witnesses, the NIA special court acquitted all seven people accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act and all other charges.

(With inputs from ANI)