Baaghi 4: A Dark Turn for the Franchise

 

The fourth installment in the popular Baaghi action franchise, Baaghi 4, hit theaters on 5 September 2025, under the direction of A. Harsha—marking his Hindi directorial debut—and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Wikipedia+1.

                    Baaghi 4 Movie 

Plot & Genre

At its core, Baaghi 4 follows Ronnie "Ronny" Pratap Singh (Tiger Shroff), a damaged soul who emerges from a near-fatal train crash, wracked by grief and guilt. Hallucinations of a woman named Alisha haunt him, so vivid and persistent that even loved ones question their reality. As his sanity frays, Ronny’s world spirals into paranoia—until a web of intrigue, deception, and violence ensnares him WikipediaSacnilk.

This installment takes a grittier, more psychological turn compared to its predecessors, blending intense action with a mind-bending narrative. It is an unofficial remake of the Tamil thriller Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013), invoking themes of memory, loss, and mental collapse Wikipedia+1.

Cast & Characters

• Tiger Shroff returns as the franchise’s iconic protagonist, Ronny.

• Sanjay Dutt portrays Chacko, a powerfully menacing antagonist whose first-look poster—featuring him on a throne with the tagline "Every Aashiq is a Villain"—sent chills through fans The Times of IndiaWikipedia.

• Harnaaz Sandhu, former Miss Universe, makes her Bollywood debut in a challenging dual role as Alisha and Avantika WikipediaHerZindagi.

• Sonam Bajwa shines as Olivia/Prathistha, a complex character brought into Ronny’s life.

• Supporting roles include Shreyas Talpade (Ronny’s brother Jeetu/Gopal), Saurabh Sachdeva as gangster Bosco, Upendra Limaye, and others WikipediaFilmfare.

Production & Release

Following announcement in late 2024, production wrapped up before receiving its A certificate from the CBFC on 26 August 2025. The film’s final runtime—157 minutes—makes it the longest in the series to date SacnilkWikipedia. Stylistically, the film pivots toward a darker, more emotionally laden narrative while retaining the franchise’s trademark high-octane action The Times of IndiaWikipedia.

Soundtrack

Music plays a significant role in Baaghi 4. A mix of high-energy tracks and emotional ballads adorns the film, composed by a team including Tanishk Bagchi and Badshah, with the film score by Sanchit and Ankit Balhara Wikipedia. Singles like “Guzaara” (released 18 August), “Bahli Sonhi”, “Akeli Laila”, “Yeh Mera Husn”, and “Marjaana” dropped in the weeks leading up to the release Wikipedia.

Reception & Critic Response

Critics delivered mixed-to-negative reviews, citing weaknesses in narrative coherence and style:

• Bollywood Hungama awarded it 3/5 stars, noting a strong first half with impactful action, but a shift toward melodrama and songs in the second half Wikipedia.

• NDTV’s Saibal Chatterjee gave it 2.5/5, stating it’s "strictly for Tiger Shroff fans" Wikipedia.

• Times of India rated it 2/5, calling out an over-reliance on stylised action without compelling storytelling Wikipedia.

More scathing reviews include:

• Cinema Express described it as emotionally incoherent, likening Ronny’s plight to a "Black Mirror‑like world" with “the emotional maturity of a Pogo cartoon.” They criticized the violence for lacking depth or style Cinema Express.

• Movie Talkies labeled it a "narrative disaster," calling the editing clumsy and the action repetitive and uninspired. They deemed it “easily the worst entry in the franchise” MovieTalkies.

• Moneycontrol went further: “A torture disguised as cinema,” they wrote, suggesting the film itself felt like a punishment for audiences, not entertaining content Moneycontrol.

However, Filmfare offered some optimism, giving it 3/5 stars. The review highlighted Harnaaz Sandhu's confident debut, Tiger’s more emotionally grounded performance, and the film’s blend of action, romance, and psychological intrigue. The length was noted as indulgent, but the film was seen as an improvement over Baaghi 3 Filmfare.

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