Here’s an article-style summary & critique of Baaghi 4 (2025), based on recent coverage. If you want, I can also pull up more details later (making, interviews, box-office beyond week one, etc.).
Baaghi 4: Film Overview
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Baaghi 4 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller directed by A. Harsha (his Hindi film debut) and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. (Wikipedia)
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It stars Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles. Harnaaz Sandhu marks her Bollywood debut. (Gulte)
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The film is an unofficial remake of the 2013 Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. (Gulte)
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Runtime after censor cuts is ~157 minutes. Earlier it was about 163 min, but post CBFC certification with 23 cuts the running time was trimmed. (Wikipedia)
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Rating: It has received an A (Adults Only) certificate due to strong violence. (Wikipedia)
Plot in Brief
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The protagonist, Ronnie (Tiger Shroff), survives a serious accident and wakes up after a long coma, haunted by memories/hallucinations of his love interest Alisha (Harnaaz Sandhu). (123telugu)
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His brother Jeetu (Shreyas Talpade), along with others, assert that Alisha may not exist; that Ronnie’s grief, trauma, and hallucinations are blurring reality. (Gulte)
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The story alternates between hallucination/mental distress and reality, and there are mysterious villains (including Sanjay Dutt’s character), a love angle with Sonam Bajwa’s character, and an unraveling of Ronnie’s backstory. (Gulte)
Reception & Critique
Critical
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Most critics have been negative or mixed. Common complaints are a weak storyline, narrative that is overstuffed, too many songs, and pacing issues—especially in the first half. (The Times of India)
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The hallucination twist / PTSD element was seen as having potential but mostly underutilized. The second half fares somewhat better. (Gulte)
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Performances: Sanjay Dutt is often cited as a strong point (villainous presence). Tiger Shroff’s action is appreciated (stunts, physicality), but many feel his acting is limited by the script. The female leads received criticism in some quarters for not much depth in their roles. (Gulte)
Audience / Box Office & Other
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Box office after first week: by day 6, it had crossed ₹40 crore in India. (The Times of India)
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Advance booking was strong; over 100,000 tickets sold in 48 hours before release. (Navbharat Times)
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However, occupancy began to fall after the first few days. A drop in daily collections, especially mid-week, signalling weak word of mouth. (The Times of India)
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Controversy & Censorship: CBFC required 23 cuts — removal of certain violent or suggestive scenes, dialogues referencing condoms, etc. Also, the film had to be trimmed in length. (Navbharat Times)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
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Action sequences: As expected in the Baaghi franchise, there are several heavy action scenes and stunt sequences. Fans of mass-action will find much to enjoy. (Gulte)
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Star appeal: Tiger Shroff’s physical presence, Sanjay Dutt’s menace, and the buzz around Harnaaz Sandhu’s debut added to interest. (Koimoi)
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Visual / production scale: Some praise for set pieces, cinematography in the action portions. (123telugu)
Weaknesses:
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Story & pacing: The plot is considered flimsy, especially the first half; the hallucination/trauma thread takes too long to establish; transitions are not smooth. (The Times of India)
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Overabundance of songs and subplots that don’t always add value. (Gulte)
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Character development is weak, especially female characters; some roles are more ornamental than substantial. (Gulte)
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The violence / gore plus cuts: Sometimes reviews mention that the strong-violence approach doesn’t always justify the narrative, and censorship cuts led to some scenes feeling disjointed. (India Forums)
Final Thoughts
Baaghi 4 has the trappings of a typical mass-action Bollywood film: big stars, large-scale stunts, melodrama, romance, and spectacle. It delivers where audiences expect visceral action and fight sequences. But beyond that, it struggles: the narrative feels stretched, certain plot twists are predictable or underdeveloped, and much of the emotional or psychological promise is wasted.
If you’re a fan of Tiger Shroff or enjoy action films regardless of narrative depth, this might satisfy on the stunt front. If you prefer tighter storytelling, character arcs, or fewer distractions (songs, subplots), Baaghi 4 may disappoint.
If you like, I can write a version focusing on whether Baaghi 4 is worth watching given the cost of tickets / streaming, or compare it with earlier Baaghi movies. Do you want that?
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