The box office saw a clash of titans recently, with Tiger Shroff's action-packed "Baaghi 4" and Vivek Agnihotri's political drama "The Bengal Files" hitting the screens. While both films generated buzz, their performance at the box office has been markedly different.

"Baaghi 4," the latest installment in the "Baaghi" franchise, has managed to gross approximately ₹47 crore in India since its release on September 5, 2025. The film opened strongly, surpassing the opening day collection of Siddharth Malhotra and Janvi Kapoor's "Param Sundari". On its first day, "Baaghi 4" earned around ₹12 crore. The movie recorded ₹13.20 crore on day 1, ₹11.34 crore on day 2, and ₹12.60 crore on day 3. However, despite a decent start, the film experienced a decline in collections during the weekdays.

The Tiger Shroff starrer has crossed the ₹50 crore mark in its first week. As of September 12, 2025, "Baaghi 4" had grossed ₹44.5 crore, including ₹10.25 crore from international screens. However, it is noteworthy that "Baaghi 4" has underperformed compared to its predecessor, "Baaghi 3," in its opening weekend. "Baaghi 3" made ₹53.83 crore net in India during its first weekend, while "Baaghi 4" collected ₹31.25 crore net.

Despite the mixed reviews, audiences have generally praised the action sequences featuring Tiger Shroff. However, some critics have pointed out that the storyline is slow and predictable.

In contrast, "The Bengal Files," the third installment in Vivek Agnihotri's "Files Trilogy," has had a comparatively slower start at the box office. After a 9-day theatrical run, the film's net collection is nearing ₹13 crore. The film opened with ₹1.75 crore and grew over the weekend, earning ₹2.25 crore on Saturday and ₹2.75 crore on Sunday. However, collections dropped on Monday.

Notably, "The Bengal Files" has managed to surpass Agnihotri's previous release, "The Vaccine War," which made ₹10.3 crore at the domestic box office. However, its performance is far from his 2022 hit, "The Kashmir Files," which grossed around ₹250 crore in India. The movie picked up pace on its second Saturday, showing positive momentum. According to Sacnilk, the movie saw a rise of over 80 percent, collecting ₹1.11 crore net in the Indian market.

"The Bengal Files" has faced significant criticism for its distortion of history. Some critics have also pointed out the film's excessive runtime and graphic violence. The film has also faced negative propaganda.

The film has received an A (adults only) certificate from the CBFC, citing extreme violence and gory content.

In conclusion, while "Baaghi 4" has outperformed "The Bengal Files" in terms of box office collections, both films have had their share of challenges. "Baaghi 4" has faced criticism for its storyline and has underperformed compared to previous installments in the franchise. "The Bengal Files" has been embroiled in controversy and has received mixed reviews for its historical accuracy and excessive violence.