Baaghi 4 Review: You know when a movie starts off in a way that makes you think, okay, maybe they’re onto something here—but then, within minutes, you realize you’re stuck watching a train wreck? That’s exactly what happened with Baaghi 4. And let me warn you: if you even dare to mention its name out loud, the only real danger is wasting your time and money.
My Rating: ( 0.5 / 5 )
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Baaghi 4 |
| Genre | Action / Psychological Drama (attempted) |
| Runtime | 2h 37m |
| Director | Harsha |
| Lead Actor | Tiger Shroff |
| Supporting Cast | Upendra Limaye, Sonam Bajwa, Sanjay Dutt |
| Release Year | 2025 |
My Experience Watching Baaghi 4
From the very first frame, I could tell the makers were trying to cook up a cocktail of everything trending right now. They clearly wanted to blend the gritty violence of Animal, sprinkle in the “mind-bending” vibes of a Nolan film, and then top it off with some R-rated shock value. But instead of serving us a strong mix, what we got was a sloppy, overpoured mess.
The main hero? Presented as a traumatized guy who’s completely lost his mind after an accident. Six months later, he’s wandering around, haunted by a love story that doesn’t even exist. Yep, the woman he swears is his eternal love literally doesn’t exist in his world anymore—photos vanish, graves belong to someone else. Everyone around him tells him he’s crazy, but he refuses to accept it. On paper, this setup could’ve worked. On screen? It was just… exhausting.
And the dialogue. My god. At some point, the hero screams, “इज्जत कपड़े उतारने से नहीं जाती” (Respect doesn’t vanish when clothes come off). Great line. But when you’re forced to listen to shouty monologues every ten minutes, it loses all meaning. His way of expressing emotion? Just scream louder. Confused? Scream. Angry? Scream. Sad? You guessed it—scream.
Comedy relief? They tried. A random auntie drops one-liners. Upendra Limaye pops up to force a chuckle. Later, they even drag Sonam Bajwa in to repeat the same monologue, hoping it lands. Spoiler: it didn’t.
The Love Story That Made No Sense
If the hero’s screaming wasn’t enough, the love story pushed me over the edge. Their “romance” begins with him smashing her phone, lecturing her about life, and magically winning her heart. Because apparently, dropping philosophy mid-brawl equals instant chemistry. Later, when it turns out she’s a doctor using her phone for emergency calls, you realize just how painfully dumb the writing is. Yet somehow, she falls for him.
Her way of hyping him up? She tells her friends he showed her anger, confusion, rage, and responsibility—all within fifteen minutes. Fifteen minutes! Forget decades of acting schools, apparently, this guy cracked the human emotional spectrum in one quarter of an hour.
The Villain Twist (That Should’ve Worked, But Didn’t)
Now here’s where things could’ve gotten interesting. The villain, grieving his lover’s death, stumbles across our hero’s love interest, who looks exactly like his lost partner. Instead of moving on, he kidnaps her, stages an elaborate setup to convince the hero he’s hallucinating, and basically gaslights everyone around him. Sounds intriguing, right? But the way it was spoon-fed to us with endless flashbacks and dragged-out reveals killed every ounce of tension.
Even fight scenes—where at least we could’ve enjoyed some martial arts—were chopped to death with jump cuts. A couple of long-take sequences teased greatness, but overall, it felt like a wasted opportunity.
And then came the songs. Five of them. In a movie already bloated with flashbacks and filler, the last thing anyone needed was more random song breaks.
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What Worked vs What Didn’t
| Good Stuff | Bad Stuff |
|---|---|
| A few long-take action shots actually looked sharp. | Plot dragged endlessly with 50-minute flashbacks. |
| Martial arts skills of the lead actor are solid. | Hero’s only acting method = screaming. |
| The basic premise of an unreliable narrator could’ve been exciting. | Love story makes zero sense. |
| Some stylish violent sequences for R-rating lovers. | Forced comedy that never lands. |
| Attempt at mixing action + psychological drama. | Five unnecessary songs slowed everything down. |
Final Verdict
Baaghi 4 is the definition of wasted potential. The story had sparks of something that could’ve worked—a broken hero, unreliable narration, a villain obsessed with his lost love. But the execution? Completely botched. Overexplained flashbacks, pointless songs, one-note acting, and comedy that feels like filler ruined whatever chance it had.
If you ask me whether you should watch it, skip it. Save your time, your money, and your patience. This isn’t even a “so bad it’s good” kind of film—it’s just bad.
FAQs
Q1: Is Baaghi 4 worth watching in theaters?
Honestly, no. It drags too much, and the payoff isn’t worth the ticket price.
Q2: How’s the acting?
If you consider nonstop shouting as good acting, you’ll love it. Otherwise, prepare to cringe.
Q3: Is there at least good action in Baaghi 4?
A couple of sequences are fun, but the rest are over-edited and choppy.
Q4: Is the story confusing?
Not really. The filmmakers just assume you won’t get it, so they spoon-feed everything with repetitive flashbacks.
Q5: Should I wait for OTT instead?
If you’re curious, sure. But honestly, you won’t miss anything if you skip it entirely.
Closing Note
I walked into the theater hoping for something bold and engaging. What I got instead was a loud, confused, stretched-out mess. And I don’t say this lightly: Baaghi 4 is one of those films you’ll regret watching halfway through. Better save your energy for the next big release.