From the very first bone-crushing fight sequence to the final emotional beat, Baaghi 4 isn’t just another action movie—it’s a full-throttle, adrenaline-charged spectacle that dares you to look away, even when you want to.
Setting the Stage: The Return of Ronnie
After years of anticipation, Tiger Shroff storms back onto the silver screen as Ronnie in Baaghi 4, releasing nationwide on September 5, 2025. Directed by A. Harsha in his Bollywood debut, the film marks the series’ first A-certified outing—meaning some of the most brutal and gritty visuals in the franchise are now shamelessly unleashed.
Anticipation Meets Momentum: Advance Buzz and Booking Frenzy
The tide of anticipation was evident even before the film began rolling its credits. In just 48 hours, over 100,000 tickets went off the shelf in advance, surpassing the pre-release performance of several other high-profile Tiger Shroff films and blockbusters like Kesari Chapter 2 and Jaat.
In terms of value, early ticket sales soared, with ₹7 crore in advance bookings on day one alone. Sacnilk analysts projected a robust opening, estimating a ₹9–10 crore net debut in India. Some forecasts even suggested the film could cross ₹11 crore.
Koimoi reported a dramatic 94% rise in advance booking revenue compared to the previous day, with ₹5.54 crore gross—driven largely by Maharashtra (₹1.04 crore), Delhi (₹0.9 crore+), and other key markets.
Showdown at the Box Office: Day-One Collections
On opening day, real numbers began pouring in. Sacnilk confirmed a net collection of approximately ₹11.17 crore. Times Now shared a live number of ₹8.06 crore net domestically. Another tracker reported a more measured ₹6.74 crore figure, noting the film’s achievement of outperforming over 25 Bollywood releases in its opening.
Colloquially, Koimoi heralded Baaghi 4 as poised to cross ₹10 crore and join the elite league of top 10 adult openers in India, likely nudging Emraan Hashmi’s Raaz 3 (which grossed around ₹10.5 crore) out of the list.
Morning Rush: Occupancy That Speaks Volumes
The film’s early-day traction was reflected in morning occupancy figures—door-buster turnout saw 22.16% seats filled during early shows, placing Baaghi 4 behind only two Bollywood releases of 2025, Saiyaara and Chhaava, in terms of Bollywood’s morning box-office draw.
Meanwhile, its theatrical clashmate The Bengal Files struggled, drawing only around ₹0.98 crore net on opening day.
On-Screen Fireworks: A Thread of Praise
Tiger Shroff’s Adrenaline-Fueled Turn
Baaghi 4’s release caused the Twitter community to erupt in gratitude:
Tiger Shroff’s performances in #baaghi4 are literally career-defining. The outstanding demonstration of effort deserves special recognition. His acting development and emotional depth are evident. His presence is unparalleled in action.
Critics and fans alike harvested praise for Tiger’s performance:
- “His dedication & physical effort are clearly visible in every stunt.”
- “Tiger vs gravity for three hours… his action and even acting land really well this time.”
The emotionally raw, high-stakes action set pieces—especially the interval block and climactic showdown with Sanjay Dutt—emerged as the film’s most praised elements:
Sumit Kadel, a trade analyst: “Tiger’s performance in the #baaghi4 interval block is completely ridiculous. For die-hard action fans, the final action scenes starring Sanjay Dutt and Tiger are a feast. Baaghi 4 is unquestionably worth seeing at least once for Tiger’s supporters.
Harnaaz Sandhu made her Bollywood debut, bringing freshness alongside Sonam Bajwa’s emotional gravitas, setting up a strong supporting cast around Tiger.
Story and Substance: Emotional Undercurrents vs Thin Plot Lines
While adrenaline flowed freely, narrative substance found critics and fans looking for more depth. Early reviews flagged the familiar emotional beats and thin backstory:
- “Baaghi 4 is choppy in the opening half and mostly relies on song and dancing. There is nothing novel about the slow-mos and corny romance.”
- “Others observed: “Fans want more emotionally resonant and layered storyline, even as the action choreography and physical prowess continue to impress.”
A Landmark Certification: The ‘A’ Rating Effect
After undergoing 23 cuts as required by the CBFC to control its violent and mature material, Baaghi 4 received its first A certificate in the franchise. Post-certification, filmmakers also made voluntary cuts, trimming runtime down from 2 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes.
Piracy Alarm: Early Leak Impacts
Just hours after release, the film was reportedly leaked online, amplifying concern across Bollywood. Analysts warned of potential financial repercussions, urging viewers to choose legal platforms. Despite the leak, industry projections for day-one earnings stayed fairly resilient, estimating ₹11 crore net collection.
Feel the Vibe: Fan Fever and Reactions
A vs. gravity vibe ran through social media:
“Tiger Shroff had to fight gravity for three hours. Both the acting and the action were superb this time.”
“Stop expecting logic—this is Baaghi for serious action thrills, and that part works.”
Sanjay Dutt’s villainous turn didn’t go unnoticed either:
“Sanjay Dutt as the biggest villain so far—pure menace, a mad combo of action + emotions + twists.”
Fans were overtly ecstatic:
“A true delight… The acting of Tiger and Sanjay has elevated this to a new level. I rate this at ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
It’s better than I expected… Tiger’s acting has become much better. He seems credible in emotional scenes.
Recap of Box Office Performance (Opening Day)
Metric Estimated Reported Value
Advance booking (gross) ₹5.54 cr
Advance booking (value) ₹7 cr net
Projected opening range ₹9–10 cr, with some estimates up to ₹11 cr
Actual collection (Sacnilk) ₹11.17 cr net
Alternate reported figures ₹8.06 cr net (Times Now); ₹6.74 cr (Other)
Morning occupancy ~22% filled early shows
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