The action-packed Baaghi franchise is returning to the big screen with its fourth installment, and the early signs suggest that Tiger Shroff is all set to score big at the box office. Baaghi 4, releasing on 5th September, has opened strongly in advance bookings, clearly outshining its competitor The Bengal Files.According to the latest data by Sacnilk, Baaghi 4 has raked in a gross of Rs 1.18 crore from advance sales for Day 1, with 53,484 tickets already sold across 3,774 shows in India. In addition, the film has done block booking of Rs 1.54 crore thus taking the overall collection of the film to Rs 2.72 crore. With two days still to go for the release of the film and if the trend continues the film is easily expected to open in double digits.
Strong Franchise Recall
The Baaghi series has historically done well at the box office, with Tiger Shroff’s acrobatic stunts, stylized action sequences, and youth-friendly themes striking a chord with audiences. Baaghi 4 continues this legacy, and the strong advance numbers reaffirm the franchise’s pull. Compared to Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, which has managed about Rs 20 lakh in advance bookings (including block seats), the gap is massive underlining the clear audience preference for a large-scale commercial entertainer in the opening battle.
Star-Studded Ensemble & Inspiration
This time, Tiger is joined by heavyweights and fresh faces alike. The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, who brings his trademark intensity, as well as Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu.The film reportedly draws inspiration from the Tamil action-thriller Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013), which starred Bharath.
The Clash Factor
While The Bengal Files is expected to find takers in urban centers due to its politically charged, history-based narrative, Baaghi 4 is set to dominate mass belts, single screens, and multiplex chains alike. The early booking trends already make it clear that Tiger’s film has the upper hand in this clash, with nearly six times more tickets sold and advance collections close to 60 times higher than its competitor.Tiger Shroff who has made his name thanks to his action flicks is heavily depending on the Baaghi 4 as the actor over the past few years hasn’t delivered a hit.