Baaghi 4 hit theaters on September 5, 2025, directed by A Harsha (maker of Kannada blockbusters), starring Tiger Shroff as “Ronnie,” Sanjay Dutt as the violent antagonist, alongside Harnaaz Sandhu (Bollywood debut), Sonam Bajwa and Shreyas Talpade. The narrative plunges into surreal zones—a grief-stricken Ronnie spirals into hallucinations, reality blurs, and violence reigns.

Budget & Box Office Snapshot

• Budget: ~₹70 crore according to trade estimates.
• First-Day Collection: Nett India estimates ranged between ₹9–12 crore. Sacnilk reported ₹1.9 cr net by mid-day, rising to ~₹12 cr by close.
• This made it Tiger Shroff’s second-best post-pandemic opener after Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, but notably lower than Baaghi 3 (₹17.5 cr) and Baaghi 2 (₹25 cr). It floats near the original Baaghi (~₹11.8 cr).
• To break even and tag a hit, it needs to cross ~₹90 crore total.

.Reception & Censorship

• Reviews: Critics slammed it. Moneycontrol called it “a torture disguised as cinema” (1/5 rating), India Today described it as “2.5 hrs of coma.”
• Audience Reaction (social media): Mixed. While Tiger’s stunts and energy drew praise, many found the narrative chaotic and overly gory. Quotes: “Shocking action-thriller loaded with blood… a must-watch for adrenaline junkies.”
  “Violent, loud, over-the-top… unapologetically made for the action crowd.”
  “CBFC chopped off actual gore… weak music… climax falls apart.”
• CBFC Cuts: The film underwent 23 cuts, including removal of explicit violence, bloodshed, suggestive dialogue and condom references. Runtime was trimmed by ~6 minutes, and it was issued an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate.
• Piracy Alarm: Mere hours after release, Baaghi 4 leaked illegally online on torrent sites—raising piracy concerns among filmmakers.

Franchise Context

The latest instalment marks a clear decline compared to earlier Baaghi films. Box office-wise, it’s roughly level with the first but far behind parts 2 and 3. Franchise fatigue, weak writing, and audience expectations from recent high-octane Indian films (KGF, Pushpa) may have hurt its appeal.

Industry insiders had hoped Baaghi 4 would be Tiger’s post-pandemic game-changer, but poor critical response and modest collections suggest otherwise. To succeed commercially, it must sustain over the weekend and survive weeks of tough competition from releases like The Conjuring: Last Rites.

Bottom Line

Baaghi 4 arrives with high expectations, heavy gore, and Tiger Shroff’s trademark stunts—but lands with a thud. Despite a decent opening weekend start, poor narrative execution, censorship impact, and piracy headwinds leave the franchise at a crossroads. A genuine revival will depend on whether it can find legs beyond the opening weekend—and if audiences still care to follow “Ronnie’s” violent journey.

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