🎬 Title & Introduction
Baaghi 4 is a high-octane action thriller directed by A. Harsha (marking his Hindi film debut). It serves as the fourth installment in the popular Baaghi franchise. The movie is an unofficial remake of the 2013 Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu.
📖 Plot
The story follows Ronnie (Tiger Shroff), a grief-stricken man who survives a suicide attempt by jumping in front of a train. Haunted by guilt and obsessive memories of a lost love, his grip on reality begins to fracture. As he spirals into violence, those around him are forced to question what is real and what exists only in his mind.
Another plot summary describes it as:
“After surviving an attempted suicide by train, a grief-stricken man descends into chaos as the line between illusion and reality blurs. While his loved ones question what’s real, a hidden truth pulls him deeper into a web of obsession and enduring love.”
🌟 Key Cast
Tiger Shroff as Ronnie
Sanjay Dutt in a strong supporting role
Sonam Bajwa in a key part
Harnaaz Sandhu (Miss Universe 2021) making her Hindi film debut in a dual role
👑 About Harnaaz Sandhu (Debut Actress)
Full Name: Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu
Born: 3 March 2000, Kohali village, Gurdaspur district, Punjab
Parents: Pritampal Singh Sandhu (realtor) & Rabinder Kaur Sandhu (gynecologist)
Family: Punjabi Jat Sikh household; one sibling
Early Life: Moved to England in 2006, returned to India in 2008, settled in Chandigarh
Education: Shivalik Public School & Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh; pursued Master’s in Public Administration before Miss Universe
Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English
Career Highlights:
Crowned Miss Universe 2021 (third Indian to win)
Winner of Femina Miss India Punjab 2019
Semifinalist at Femina Miss India 2019
Baaghi 4 marks her Bollywood debut
🎥 Crew
Director: A. Harsha
Writers: Rajat Arora, Sajid Nadiadwala
📅 Release Date
Baaghi 4 premiered theatrically on 5 September 2025 after receiving an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC.
The board demanded 23 cuts, trimming the runtime from 163 minutes to 157 minutes by removing explicit scenes, obscene gestures, and graphic violence.
📝 Critical Reviews
The film received mostly negative reviews:
Bollywood Hungama: ★★★☆☆ – praised first-half action, criticized reliance on commercial tropes
NDTV (Saibal Chatterjee): ★★½☆☆ – “strictly for Tiger Shroff fans”
The Times of India (Dhaval Roy): ★★☆☆☆ – weak story despite stylized action
Times Now (Tanmayi Savadi): ★★☆☆☆ – inconsistent tone, poor cohesion
News18 (Shachi Chaturvedi): ★★☆☆☆ – cliché-filled, exhausting
Firstpost (Vinamra Mathur): ★½☆☆☆ – pretentious, badly edited
The Indian Express (Shalini Langer): ★☆☆☆☆ – “shocking” and uncomfortable
👥 Audience & Social Media Reactions
Positive: Brutal action, shocking twists, unapologetically loud and violent.
Negative: Censorship weakened impact; poor character depth; disappointing climax.
💰 Box Office Performance
Advance Booking: 1,00,000+ tickets sold in first 48 hours. Strong pre-release buzz.
Opening Day: ₹9–11 crore net (approx. ₹7.75 crore gross including blocked seats).
Opening Weekend: Crossed ₹30 crore by Day 3; total ~₹31.25 crore.
Day 4 (Monday): Sharp drop to ₹4.25 crore — weakest Monday in the franchise.
Overall Trend: Lowest weekend gross in the Baaghi series.
Budget Context: With an estimated ₹200 crore budget, profitability looks challenging unless the film sustains long-term performance.
📌 Final Word
Baaghi 4 had huge expectations thanks to Tiger Shroff’s action image and Harnaaz Sandhu’s debut, but it opened to mixed-to-poor reviews and lukewarm box office numbers.
Strengths: Stylish action, Tiger’s stunts, Harnaaz’s fresh presence.
Weaknesses: Weak storyline, poor editing, censorship cuts.
1️⃣ Baaghi (2016)
Director: Sabbir Khan
Cast: Tiger Shroff (Ronny), Shraddha Kapoor (Sia), Sudheer Babu (Raghav)
🔹 Storyline
Ronny, a rebellious and carefree young man, is sent to a martial arts academy in Kerala.
There, he falls in love with Sia, but her father fixes her marriage with Raghav, the academy owner’s son.
When Raghav kidnaps Sia, Ronny must fight his way through an army of martial artists to rescue her.
🔹 Highlights
Showcased Tiger Shroff’s martial arts skills, introducing him as Bollywood’s “action star.”
Inspired by the 2004 Thai film Ong-Bak and martial arts cinema.
Songs like Cham Cham and Sab Tera became chartbusters.
🔹 Box Office
Budget: ~₹37 crore
Worldwide Collection: ~₹126 crore
Verdict: Superhit
2️⃣ Baaghi 2 (2018)
Director: Ahmed Khan
Cast: Tiger Shroff (Ranveer “Ronny” Pratap Singh), Disha Patani (Neha), Manoj Bajpayee, Randeep Hooda
🔹 Storyline
Ronny, now an army officer, is approached by his ex-lover Neha, whose daughter Rhea has been mysteriously kidnapped.
As Ronny investigates, he uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and shocking truths.
The climax reveals the real mastermind behind the kidnapping.
🔹 Highlights
Official remake of the Telugu film Kshanam (2016).
Tiger Shroff’s action avatar reached new heights with Hollywood-style sequences.
The recreated song Ek Do Teen (originally from Tezaab) stirred controversy but gained attention.
🔹 Box Office
Budget: ~₹60 crore
Worldwide Collection: ~₹243 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster
3️⃣ Baaghi 3 (2020)
Director: Ahmed Khan
Cast: Tiger Shroff (Ronny), Riteish Deshmukh (Vikram), Shraddha Kapoor, Ankita Lokhande
🔹 Storyline
Ronny is extremely protective of his brother Vikram.
Vikram is sent on an official trip to Syria, but terrorists abduct him.
Ronny sets out on a mission to rescue Vikram, taking on an entire army single-handedly.
🔹 Highlights
Loosely based on the Tamil film Vettai (2012).
Packed with massive scale action scenes, tanks, helicopters, and desert warfare.
Shraddha Kapoor returned to the franchise (after being absent in Baaghi 2).
🔹 Challenges
Released just days before COVID-19 lockdown in India (March 2020).
Suffered at the box office due to theater closures.
🔹 Box Office
Budget: ~₹100 crore
Worldwide Collection: ~₹137 crore (expected much higher if not for lockdown)
Verdict: Average/Semi-hit
4️⃣ Baaghi 4 (Upcoming, 2025)
Director: A. Harsha (Kannada director, making his Hindi debut)
Cast (expected): Tiger Shroff (Ronny), possible new female lead (not officially confirmed)
🔹 Storyline (Reported)
Unofficial remake of Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013).
Ronny, broken after a tragic accident and loss, sets out on a dark, psychological journey seeking truth and revenge.
More intense, emotional, and gritty compared to earlier parts.
🔹 Expectations
Franchise moving into darker, more emotional storytelling, not just action.
High-budget action with a mix of psychological thriller elements.
Could redefine Tiger Shroff’s career if executed well.
🌟 Baaghi Franchise Identity
Central Hero: Tiger Shroff as Ronny, rebellious, fearless, emotional.
Core Theme: Love, sacrifice, and rebellion against corrupt power or evil.
Signature: Stylized martial arts, daredevil stunts, romantic songs.
Box Office Impact: Positioned Tiger as India’s youngest “action superstar.”
🎭 Cultural Impact
Inspired many young audiences to take interest in martial arts and fitness.
Known for bringing South Indian remakes to Hindi audiences with Bollywood glamour.
Songs like Cham Cham, Sab Tera, O Saathi, and Dus Bahane 2.0 still trend.
