You walk into Baaghi 4 hoping it might either make sense or at the very least, keep you entertained. But by the halfway mark, your expectations spiral – until all you really want is an exit… or a stiff drink.
Plot & setup: Where confusion takes center stage
The film kicks off not with an explosive stunt, but a disorienting accident. Ronnie (Tiger Shroff) slips into a coma, only to awaken seven months later in the bizarre realm of Chandara City – a place where the boundaries between delusion and reality blur into visual clutter. It wants to be surreal; it ends up being senseless.
A coma that plays out like a hallucination
The opening suggests a psychological thriller in the vein of Talaash – minus the intrigue, depth, or emotional gravity. Instead, we get jarring, hyper-edited scenes that rush by so fast they leave you mentally scrambling. It’s like flipping through a graphic novel where someone tore out every third page.
Performances: Chemistry Without Spark
Former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu debuts as Dr. Alisha – a character who should’ve had gravitas but ends up delivering lines like she’s rehearsing them for the first time. Her on-screen rapport with Tiger Shroff is as lively as a dead phone battery. Strangely enough, her brief interactions with Sanjay Dutt show sparks of authenticity.
Sonam Bajwa’s role is equally underwhelming – especially given her solid comic timing in Housefull. Here, she floats in and out of scenes like a background extra with a name tag.
Tiger Shroff: Trapped in a loop of his own legacy
Tiger’s physicality is undeniable, but the film gives him little else to work with. Haunted by echoes of Heropanti, his character repeats “mujhe chhod ke mat jao” so often, it becomes an emotional parody. You stop sympathizing and start wondering if YOU can walk out instead.
Humor so forced, it’s practically hostage-taking
Comedy here feels like an afterthought. Sudesh Lehri’s gags crash and burn. Shreyas Talpade survives on sheer resilience, while Upendra Limaye’s chaotic energy provides the only genuine comic relief – though perhaps unintentionally. The cartoonish sound effects only heighten the cringe, not the comedy.
Sanjay Dutt: A lone flame in the darkness
Dutt brings gravitas the moment he appears, breathing momentary life into the film. But just as quickly, he’s dragged down by an absurd narrative twist involving… faking an accident to prove affection? It’s the cinematic equivalent of writing a love letter in invisible ink—pointless and unreadable
Songs: As random as they are unmemorable
Bollywood is no stranger to abrupt musical numbers, but Baaghi 4 redefines random. Whether it’s “Laila” during a crime investigation or “Mera Husn” in a budget Italy dreamscape, the songs feel more like interruptions than enhancements. None of them land, emotionally or stylistically.
Violence & censorship: All bark, no blood
Despite marketing promises of edgier, grittier action, the film pulls its punches. Thanks to CBFC’s heavy scissors, key moments are neutered and awkwardly stitched together – creating tonal whiplash and narrative gaps you could drive a truck through. The villain? Paper-thin and forgettable.
Potential wasted on every level
Baaghi 4 had the bones of an intriguing psychological action-drama – exploring themes of obsession, trauma, and betrayal. But what we get is a disjointed collection of scenes: a tap-dancing cop, a philosophizing doctor, erratic cameos, and plot holes large enough to swallow the story whole. By the time the “twist” hits, fatigue has already won.
Verdict: Baaghi 4 is a breakdown in slow motion
You walk in expecting cinematic thrills and walk out nursing a headache. The film’s ambition is buried under incoherent storytelling, bland performances, laughless comedy, and tonal confusion. Even the action – which could have been its saving grace – feels neutered and clumsily executed. In short, Baaghi 4 is not just a misstep – it’s a full-blown misfire.
Final rating: 1.5/5⭐
