Baaghi 4, the latest action-packed installment starring Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt, hit theaters on Friday—but Baaghi 4 day 1 collections suggest the franchise may be losing some of its box office punch.
The Numbers Tell the Story
Directed by A. Harsha, Baaghi 4 brings back Tiger Shroff in his signature high-octane avatar, this time alongside former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Sonam Bajwa, and Shreyas Talpade. But despite the star power, Baaghi 4 day 1 collections uggest the franchise is running out of steam.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Baaghi 4 collected ₹12 crore on its opening day—a slight improvement over the first Baaghi (2016) but far below the numbers posted by Baaghi 2 (2018) and Baaghi 3 (2020).
The movie opened with around 4,000 shows across India, with Delhi-NCR (943 shows) and Mumbai (717 shows) leading the way. However, theater occupancy remained lukewarm, averaging just 28.32% for the day.
Audience Interest Fades Through the Day
The film struggled to draw crowds in the early hours, with morning shows at 22.16% and afternoon shows at 22.37%. While evening screenings saw a minor uptick (27.51%), it was the night shows (37.23%) that performed relatively better—likely thanks to weekend anticipation.
With mixed reviews and stiff competition, Baaghi 4 will need a strong word-of-mouth boost to recover its momentum in the coming days.
A Franchise in Decline? Baaghi 4 day 1 Collection
The original Baaghi (2016) kicked off with ₹11.85 crore—a modest but decent start. Baaghi 2 (2018) then doubled that with a ₹25.1 crore opening, riding high on Tiger Shroff’s rising stardom. Baaghi 3 (2020) took a hit with ₹17.5 crore, but its run was cut short by the COVID-19 lockdown, leaving fans wondering what could have been.
Now, Baaghi 4 has failed to match even the pre-pandemic Baaghi 3—a clear sign that the franchise’s box office pull is weakening.
Tough Competition & Changing Tides
The problem? Baaghi 4 isn’t just fighting for screens—it’s battling for relevance in a crowded market.
- Regional Films Dominate: Param Sundari (₹41.6 crore) and Lokah Chapter 1 (₹64.45 crore) have outperformed it by a huge margin.
- Hollywood Strikes Back: The Conjuring: Last Rites pulled in ₹18 crore on day one—50% more than Baaghi 4.
- Small-Budget Surprises: Even The Bengal Files (₹1.75 crore) found its niche, proving that content—not just star power—drives audiences today.
And then there’s the Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR juggernaut, War 2, which demolished records with a ₹52 crore opening day—over four times what Baaghi 4 managed. With a total collection of ₹236 crore and counting, it’s clear that big-ticket action films need more than just stunts to succeed.
What Went Wrong?
Is it franchise fatigue? Weak marketing? Or has the action genre itself evolved beyond Baaghi’s formula? One thing’s certain: unless Baaghi 4 sees a miracle turnaround, this could be the end of the road for the series.
Fan reactions
Fans are divided — but when it comes to Tiger Shroff’s stunts, even critics are hitting the like button.
One viewer on X raved:
“If Tiger Shroff gets a solid action director, he can create wonders. The interval block in #Baaghi4? Absolutely insane. And the climax — Tiger vs Sanjay Dutt? Pure mass madness. Hardcore action lovers, this one’s for you. For Tiger’s fans? Worth at least one theatrical watch.”
But here’s the catch — Baaghi 4 isn’t playing around with its rating. Packed with heavy violence and graphic gore, the film reportedly carries an ‘A’ certificate — meaning no one under 18 should be walking into theaters. Parents, take note.
And brace yourselves for this number: the film is said to have been made on a whopping ₹300 crore budget — making Baaghi 4 day 1 Collection to 12Cr is not just underwhelming… but potentially alarming.
Will word-of-mouth save it? Or will the budget become the real villain of this story? Stay tuned.
