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Tiger Shroff’s much-anticipated action thriller Baaghi 4 has made a thunderous entry into the box office arena, collecting Rs 24.54 crore globally within its first two days of release. Despite facing stiff competition from Hollywood’s The Conjuring: Last Rites and Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, the fourth installment in the Baaghi franchise has managed to hold its ground, thanks to its loyal fan base and high-octane action sequences.
Released on September 5, Baaghi 4 opened with Rs 12 crore on Friday and added Rs 9 crore on Saturday from domestic markets. An additional Rs 3 crore came from overseas collections, bringing the worldwide total to Rs 24.54 crore. The film stars Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, and Harnaaz Sandhu, and is directed by A Harsha under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner.
Opening Weekend Snapshot
• Day 1 (Friday): Rs 12 crore India net
• Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 9 crore India net
• Overseas earnings: Rs 3 crore
• Total worldwide collection: Rs 24.54 crore
The film’s momentum slowed slightly on Saturday due to Ganpati Visarjan festivities, despite producers offering a 50 percent discount on tickets via booking apps to boost footfalls.
What’s Driving The Buzz
1. Baaghi 4 marks the first original screenplay in the franchise, written by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, moving away from South Indian remakes that defined earlier installments.
2. The film’s gritty storyline follows Ronny, played by Tiger Shroff, as he survives a catastrophic train crash and battles grief, guilt, and hallucinations.
3. The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt in a mentor-like role and Harnaaz Sandhu making her Bollywood debut.
4. The film received an ‘A’ certification from the CBFC after undergoing 23 cuts, reflecting its intense and violent narrative.
Audience Reaction And Occupancy Trends
While the film opened to mixed reviews, it saw decent occupancy in Tier 2 cities. Jaipur led with 34.25 percent, followed by Chandigarh, Surat, and Lucknow. Metro cities like Mumbai and Delhi NCR recorded lower turnout, hovering around 22 to 24 percent.
Night shows saw the highest engagement at 38.92 percent, indicating strong interest among younger audiences and action film enthusiasts.
Comparative Performance Against Rivals
Baaghi 4 faced a three-way box office clash:
• The Conjuring: Last Rites earned Rs 35 crore in two days, dominating the charts.
• The Bengal Files collected Rs 4 crore over the same period.
• Baaghi 4’s Rs 24.54 crore places it second in the weekend race, outperforming the political drama but trailing behind the horror juggernaut.
Despite the competition, Baaghi 4 is close to entering Tiger Shroff’s top 10 highest-grossing films, just shy of surpassing Heropanti’s lifetime collection of Rs 21.5 crore.
Critical Reception And Franchise Legacy
Critics have been divided. While some praised the film’s action choreography and Tiger’s physicality, others found the narrative disjointed and emotionally flat. The film’s departure from remake territory has been noted, but its execution has drawn mixed reactions.
Baaghi 4 follows a legacy of commercially successful predecessors:
• Baaghi (2016): Inspired by Telugu film Varsham
• Baaghi 2 (2018): Based on Kshanam
• Baaghi 3 (2020): Adapted from Tamil film Vettai
This latest chapter attempts to carve its own identity, with a darker tone and psychological depth.
What Comes Next
With Sunday collections yet to be tallied, the film’s trajectory will depend on word-of-mouth and weekday footfalls. The OTT rights have already been acquired by Amazon Prime Video, ensuring a second wave of viewership post-theatrical run.
For now, Baaghi 4 has proven that Tiger Shroff’s action-packed persona still commands attention, even amid fierce competition and evolving audience expectations.
Sources: Filmibeat, MSN Entertainment, India TV News, Cinema Express, Times of India, Livemint.
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