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Tiger Shroff, the all-time favourite Bollywood action star, is all set to thrill the audience once again with Baaghi 4. The makers of Baaghi 4 unveil a new poster on the Shroff's birthday.
Sharing his look from Baaghi 4, Tiger Shroff wrote, “The franchise that gave me an identity and allowed me to express my eagerness to prove myself as an action hero…is now the franchise that is changing my identity. Hes def not the same this time but i hope you guys accept him the way you did 8 years ago.”
Baaghi: The Career-Defining Franchise for Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff credits the Baaghi series (2016-present) for establishing him as Bollywood's youngest action hero, with the franchise contributing over Rs 459 crore collectively to his filmography. The original 2016 film’s Rs 73 crore gross marked his breakthrough while Baaghi 2 (2018) became his highest-grossing film at Rs 259 crore.
Character Evolution of Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 4:
The September 2025 release features Shroff’s Ronnie in a 'darker, bloodier' avatar, with the actor stating: 'The franchise that gave me identity...is now changing it'. Director A. Harsha introduces grittier fight choreography while retaining franchise staples like martial arts sequences.
Franchise Legacy and Future
Spanning 9 years and 4 films, the series popularized MMA-inspired action in Hindi cinema. With Baaghi 4 introducing Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist and Harnaaz Sandhu as the female lead, producers aim to balance nostalgia (Shraddha Kapoor’s Sia references) with fresh elements.
An Identity Through Action:
Shroff acknowledges being typecast as an action star but views it strategically: 'I already have an identity... When people talk about action heroes, one name could be Tiger Shroff'. This mirrors his idols Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson’s brand-focused careers.
Tiger Shroff’s Post-Pandemic Career Crossroads
Three consecutive box office failures post-2020 (Heropanti 2, Ganapath, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan) have intensified pressure on Baaghi 4’s success.
Analysts note changing audience preferences toward narrative-driven action (Pathaan, Jawan) over pure spectacle.
Besides, it is said that Baaghi 4 will be seen as a do-or-die situation for Tiger Shroff as he is currently in dire need of a hit movie.
