Baaghi 4 Box Office: ₹12 Cr on Day 1

The much-anticipated Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa, finally hit the big screens on Friday. However, despite high buzz around the film, its day 1 box office collection fell short of expectations. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie earned ₹12 crore nett on its opening day, a figure that fails to match the benchmarks set by its predecessors in the franchise.

Baaghi 4 Day 1 Collection vs Previous Films in the Franchise

Growing a movie franchise is always a challenge, and Baaghi 4’s collection proves how tough it is to keep up the momentum. Here’s how the four films of the franchise performed on their opening days:

• Baaghi (2016) – ₹11.85 crore

• Baaghi 2 (2018) – ₹25.10 crore

• Baaghi 3 (2020) – ₹17.50 crore (affected by COVID-19 lockdown)

• Baaghi 4 (2025) – ₹12.00 crore

While the first film opened modestly, Baaghi 2 became a blockbuster with one of the biggest openings of its year. Baaghi 3, though impacted by the pandemic, still managed a strong opening. Unfortunately, Baaghi 4’s collection barely edges past the original film but falls way behind Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3, marking a disappointing start.

Strong Competition at the Box Office

One of the major reasons behind the slow start of Baaghi 4 box office collection is the stiff competition it faces. The film is currently clashing with multiple big releases:

• Param Sundari – ₹41.6 crore opening

• Lokah Chapter 1 – ₹64.45 crore opening

• The Conjuring: Last Rites – ₹18 crore opening

• The Bengal Files – ₹1.75 crore opening

Among these, Lokah Chapter 1 and Param Sundari have emerged as the top choices for audiences, pulling large numbers. Even The Conjuring: Last Rites, a Hollywood horror film, outperformed Baaghi 4 on its debut. This indicates that Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4 has an uphill task ahead to sustain in theaters.

Screen Count and Occupancy

Baaghi 4 had an impressive 4000 shows across India on its opening day. The Delhi NCR region led with 943 shows, followed by Mumbai with 717 shows. Despite this wide release, the occupancy rates were lukewarm:

• Morning shows – 22.16%

• Afternoon shows – 22.37%

• Evening shows – 27.51%

• Night shows – 37.23%

The average occupancy rate was just 28.32%, which highlights that the film could not draw in mass audiences despite the franchise’s strong brand value.

Why Baaghi 4 Failed to Deliver a Big Opening

There are several reasons why Baaghi 4 opening day collection did not meet expectations:

1. Poor Reviews: Critics have largely given the film negative feedback, calling it a recycled action drama without novelty.

2. Tough Competition: With multiple big releases, Baaghi 4 is struggling to secure a strong audience base.

3. Franchise Fatigue: After four films, audiences may feel the formula has become repetitive.

4. Changing Audience Taste: Viewers now prefer content-driven cinema or large-scale spectacles like War 2 (which made ₹52 crore on Day 1) rather than generic action dramas.

Tiger Shroff vs War 2 and Other Action Films

Tiger Shroff, who earlier impressed audiences with his performance in War (2019), now faces comparisons with its sequel War 2. The Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer has already collected over ₹236 crore nett in India, with a massive ₹52 crore opening day.

For context, the first War (2019), which also featured Tiger Shroff, opened at ₹53.35 crore—over four times higher than Baaghi 4. This stark contrast highlights how much the action space has shifted and how Baaghi 4’s underperformance has hurt Tiger’s standing as a bankable action star.

Cast and Crew

Directed by A Harsha, Baaghi 4 stars:

• Tiger Shroff as the lead hero

• Sanjay Dutt in a key role

• Harnaaz Sandhu (Miss Universe 2021) making her Bollywood debut

• Sonam Bajwa in a supporting role

• Upendra Limaye, Sunit Morarjee, and Nalneesh Neel

The film is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Despite a strong ensemble cast, the movie has not managed to generate strong word-of-mouth.

What’s Next for Baaghi 4?

For Baaghi 4 box office collection to show improvement, the film needs to witness solid growth over the weekend. A jump of 30-40% on Saturday and Sunday is crucial to prevent rapid show cuts and maintain its theater presence.

If the negative reviews continue to dominate, the film might face a steep decline in weekdays, making it difficult to cross even ₹50-60 crore nett in its lifetime run—a disappointing figure for a franchise film with a big star cast.

Final Verdict

Baaghi 4 had the potential to revive the action franchise, but its Day 1 box office collection of ₹12 crore indicates a rough journey ahead. With poor reviews, high competition, and lukewarm audience interest, the film must rely heavily on Tiger Shroff’s fan base and weekend collections to survive. Otherwise, Baaghi 4 may turn out to be the weakest performer in the franchise’s history.

FAQs on Baaghi 4 Box Office Collection

1. What was Baaghi 4’s box office collection on Day 1?
Baaghi 4 earned ₹12 crore nett on its opening day in India.

2. How does Baaghi 4 compare with previous Baaghi films?
Baaghi (₹11.85 cr), Baaghi 2 (₹25.1 cr), Baaghi 3 (₹17.5 cr), Baaghi 4 (₹12 cr).

3. Who are the lead actors in Baaghi 4?
Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa.

4. What was the occupancy rate for Baaghi 4 on opening day?
The film recorded an average 28.32% occupancy across 4000 shows.

5. Can Baaghi 4 recover at the box office?
It depends on its weekend growth. Without a strong surge, the film may struggle to cross even ₹60 crore nett.