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| Box Office Shocker 2025: Why ‘Baaghi 4’ and ‘The Bengal Files’ Are Crashing Hard Despite Big Budgets and Star Power |
Empty Theatres, Cancelled Shows & Huge Losses – Inside the Box Office Disaster of ‘Baaghi 4’ and ‘The Bengal Files’ First Week
The Indian box office continues to experience a dry spell as two much-hyped films, 'Baaghi 4' and 'The Bengal Files', struggle to draw audiences in their opening week. Despite star power, controversy-driven narratives, and high expectations, both films are failing to create the magic required to sustain their run. Just recently, big-budget films like 'War 2' and 'Coolie' underperformed, and now, history seems to be repeating itself with these new releases. 'Baaghi 4', directed by A. Harsh, has shown signs of struggle despite a strong opening day, while Vivek Agnihotri’s 'The Bengal Files', despite its controversial subject matter, has witnessed an even steeper downfall. With multiple new releases entering theaters on 12 September, competition has intensified, and empty seats dominate theaters nationwide. If the downward trend continues, both films could end up being labeled box office disasters. Let’s dive deep into their collections, performances, and future prospects.
Baaghi 4 Box Office Collection Day 7: A Rocky Journey 📉
Tiger Shroff’s action-packed film 'Baaghi 4' started its journey on a positive note, opening at ₹12 crore on its first Friday. However, the excitement fizzled quickly as the following days witnessed a sharp decline in collections.
Friday (Day 1): ₹12.00 crore
Saturday (Day 2): ₹9.25 crore
Sunday (Day 3): ₹10.00 crore
Monday (Day 4): ₹4.50 crore
Tuesday (Day 5): ₹4.00 crore
Wednesday (Day 6): ₹2.65 crore
Thursday (Day 7): ₹2.15 crore
By the end of week one, 'Baaghi 4' had collected a net total of ₹44.55 crore in India. While this figure might seem decent, it is far from enough given its high production cost.
Worldwide Collection of Baaghi 4 🌍
Globally, 'Baaghi 4' managed a gross collection of ₹63 crore in the first week. With a budget of ₹80 crore, the film has recovered just over 55% of its cost. While the weekend may bring slight growth, weekdays are expected to drag down the momentum further. Adding to the challenge, multiple films released on 12 September, including ‘Ek Chatur Naar’, ‘Love in Vietnam’, ‘Mirai’, ‘Heer Express’, and ‘Mannu Kya Karega’, reducing the available screens for 'Baaghi 4'.
The Bengal Files Box Office Collection Day 7: A Bigger Setback 🚫
Unlike 'Baaghi 4', the scenario is even more alarming for 'The Bengal Files'. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, this film entered theaters amidst controversy, with expectations that it would recreate the storm of 'The Kashmir Files'. Unfortunately, audiences did not connect with its narrative, resulting in underwhelming numbers.
Friday (Day 1): ₹1.75 crore
Saturday (Day 2): ₹2.25 crore
Sunday (Day 3): ₹2.75 crore
Monday (Day 4): ₹1.15 crore
Tuesday (Day 5): ₹1.35 crore
Wednesday (Day 6): ₹1.00 crore
Thursday (Day 7): ₹1.00 crore
In total, the film earned only ₹11.25 crore net in its first week, failing to cover even a quarter of its ₹50 crore budget.
Audience Reaction and Theater Scenario 🍿
Both films are struggling to retain audiences. Reports suggest that in many cities, shows of ‘The Bengal Files’ were canceled due to poor ticket sales. Meanwhile, theaters screening ‘Baaghi 4’ witnessed dwindling crowds, especially during weekdays. The buzz that usually carries films beyond their first weekend is entirely missing.
Why Are These Films Struggling? 🤔
Several reasons contribute to the dismal performance of these films:
Weak Word of Mouth: Neither film impressed audiences enough to spark strong recommendations.
Repetitive Content: 'Baaghi 4' failed to deliver anything fresh in its action-driven storyline, while 'The Bengal Files' seemed too similar to Agnihotri’s earlier works.
High Expectations: Given their star cast and pre-release hype, both films were burdened with heavy expectations they couldn’t meet.
Competition: The release of five other films on 12 September further diluted their impact.
Future Box Office Outlook 🔮
The coming weeks do not look promising. Although weekends may bring slight jumps, weekdays are expected to remain weak. Without strong word of mouth or new marketing strategies, both ‘Baaghi 4’ and ‘The Bengal Files’ are heading toward being labeled box office flops.
Conclusion 🎯
The disappointing first-week performance of 'Baaghi 4' and 'The Bengal Files' highlights the ongoing slump in the Indian box office. Despite star casts, controversies, and massive budgets, audiences are prioritizing strong storytelling and unique cinema experiences over big names. Unless these films show miraculous growth in the second week, they will likely join the list of high-budget disappointments of 2025.
FAQs ❓
Q1. What is the first-week collection of 'Baaghi 4'?
'Baaghi 4' collected ₹44.55 crore net in India during its first week.
Q2. How much did 'The Bengal Files' earn in the first week?
'The Bengal Files' managed only ₹11.25 crore net in India in its first week.
Q3. What is the budget of 'Baaghi 4'?
The film was made on a budget of approximately ₹80 crore.
Q4. Did 'The Bengal Files' meet expectations?
No, despite the hype and controversies, the film failed to attract audiences and has underperformed massively.
Q5. Can these films recover in the second week?
While weekend numbers may see slight improvement, weak weekdays and strong competition make full recovery unlikely.
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