Baaghi 4 vs The Bengal Files: Which Film Will Win at the Box Office?

Bollywood has a big Friday clash this week as Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 4 and Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files released on September 5, 2025. Both films are very different in style - one is a full-on action entertainer, while the other is a serious drama based on history.

Baaghi 4: Action But Weak Story

Tiger Shroff returns with Baaghi 4, joined by Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu in her debut role. Sanjay Dutt plays the villain, but many fans feel his role is too short.

The film has lots of fights, stunts and chase scenes, but reviews say the story feels weak, with too many songs slowing down the pace.

Budget: Around ₹300 crore

Censor Rating: 'A', with 23 cuts for violence and bold scenes

Opening prediction: ₹9 crore on Day 1

Star support: Actor Akshay Kumar wished the team good luck, calling it a "full-on action-wala hungama."

The Bengal Files: Strong Story, Small Opening

On the other hand, The Bengal Files is directed by Vivek Agnihotri, who earlier made The Kashmir Files. This film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumaar and Madalsa Sharma, with a powerful role by Dibyendu Bhattacharya.

The movie talks about Bengal's partition history. Critics say it has a powerful story and strong acting, though it feels a little slow for those expecting fast-paced entertainment.

Advance Booking: ₹63.78 lakh (according to Sacnilk)

Genre: Historical drama with a serious tone

Audience: Urban and family viewers who like meaningful cinema

Hollywood Challenge Too

It's not just these two films - Hollywood's The Conjuring: Last Rites also released the same day and has higher advance bookings than both Bollywood films. This means the box office race will be tough.

What to Expect

Baaghi 4 may attract Tiger Shroff fans and action lovers.

The Bengal Files may slowly gain viewers if word of mouth is strong.

The final winner will be known after the weekend collections.

This weekend, audiences have a choice - big action and masala in Baaghi 4, or a serious and emotional story in The Bengal Files.