Baaghi (film series)
| Baaghi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sabbir Khan (Baaghi) Ahmed Khan (Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3) |
| Produced by | Sajid Nadiadwala |
| Starring | Tiger Shroff Shraddha Kapoor Disha Patani |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures Fox Star Studios |
Release date | 2016–2020 |
Running time | 133 minutes (Baaghi) 137 minutes (Baaghi 2) 143 minutes (Baaghi 3) |
| Budget | ₹181 crore (3 films) |
| Box office | est. ₹522.67 crore (3 films) |
Baaghi is an Indian film series produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The protagonist in the series is portrayed by Tiger Shroff. The first film in the series, Baaghi, was released in 2016 and was directed by Sabbir Khan, followed by its sequels, Baaghi 2 (2018) and Baaghi 3 (2020), both directed by Ahmed Khan. Baaghi 2 is the most successful film in the series to date, grossing over ₹619.1 crores[1] worldwide.
Overview
[edit]Baaghi (2016 film)
[edit]Ronny, a rebellious and a strong martial artist faces his biggest battle when he has to travel to Thailand, to rescue the love of his life from a dreaded martial arts world champion who is also his biggest enemy.
Baaghi 2 (2018 film)
[edit]A battle-hardened and a rebellious Indian Army officer goes in search of his ex-girlfriend's child who is mysteriously kidnapped. Neha reaches out to the only person who can help her with her plight, Ronnie. He goes deep into the underbelly of Goa, facing off against drug lords, menacing Russian henchmen, and blood-thirsty animals. Daring stunts, chase sequences, air strikes, bomb blasts, and other large scale action sequences will be done with a bona-fide, larger than life approach, truly making it a spectacle. The Rebel For Love gets ready to fight.
Baaghi 3 (2020 film)
[edit]Ronnie, a young man, shares a deep bond with Vikram, his elder brother and a policeman. When Vikram gets kidnapped in Syria while on a mission, Ronnie sets out to rescue him taking on an entire country.
Films
[edit]| Film | Release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Based on | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baaghi | 29 April 2016 | Sabbir Khan | Sanjeev Datta | Varsham (2004) by Veeru Potla | Sajid Nadiadwala |
| Baaghi 2 | 30 March 2018 | Ahmed Khan | Ahmed Khan, Abbas Hierapurwala, Niraj Kumar Mishra | Kshanam (2016) by Ravikanth Perepu | |
| Baaghi 3 | 6 March 2020 | Farhad Samji, Sparsh Khetarpal, Tasha Bhambra, Madhur Sharma | Vettai (2012) by N. Linguswamy |
Baaghi (2016 film)
[edit]Baaghi is the 2016 Hindi remake of the 2004 Telugu film Varsham, with a climax inspired by the 2011 Indonesian film The Raid: Redemption. It stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles and Sudheer Babu in his Hindi debut, with Sunil Grover in a supporting role.[2][3] Baaghi was released worldwide on 29 April 2016. Made on a budget of ₹370 million (US$4.4 million), the film earned over ₹1.27 billion (US$15 million) worldwide.[citation needed]
Baaghi 2 (2018 film)
[edit]Baaghi 2 (2018) is the second installment in this series. It stars Tiger Shroff as the titular protagonist with Disha Patani in the lead role. It is a remake of the 2016 Telugu mystery film Kshanam.[4][5][6] Baaghi 2 was released worldwide on 30 March 2018 including 3500 screens in India.[7] Although the action sequences and the cast performances received praise, the film was criticized for its inconsistent script and direction. The film grossed over ₹2.53 billion (US$30 million) worldwide to become the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2018.[8]
Baaghi 3 (2020 film)
[edit]A sequel, Baaghi 3, was commissioned after the success of the previous film and was also directed by Ahmed Khan, with both Tiger and Shraddha reprising their roles and Sunit Morarjee in a cameo role.[9][10] The core plot of the film is based on the 2012 Tamil film Vettai.[11] The film co-stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma, Jameel Khoury and Disha Patani, who played the female lead in the previous film, makes a special appearance in the song "Do You Love Me".[12] The action sequences were choreographed by Ram Chella, Lakshman Chella, and Kecha Khampadkee[13].Baaghi 3 was theatrically released in India on 6 March 2020.[citation needed] The film's collections were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as the theatres were shut down. There were plans for a re-release once the outbreak would end, but the makers instead decided to release it on digital platforms.[14][15] The film became the second highest grossing Bollywood film of 2020.[16]
Baaghi 4 (2025 film)
[edit]The fourth installment is currently in development. Ahmed Khan said: "The owner of the film is Sajid Nadiadwala. If he decides that we should go ahead with Baaghi 4 a movie remake of South Indian movie and bollywood movie Ghajini (2005) & Ghajini (2008), we will do it. But we will keep the franchise alive definitely".[17] While interacting with Bollywood Hungama, Tiger Shroff said: "You know I have gotten so many messages and so many calls from people who've said they have unfortunately missed Baaghi 3, because of the situation in the world. They were really etching to see but could not, because of all that was happening. So, the only thing on my mind right now is Baaghi 3, and as you said, I hope they re-release the film. If not, then Baaghi 4 is definitely on the cards".[18]
Recurring cast and characters
[edit]This table lists the main characters who appear in the Baaghi Franchise.
List indicator(s)
- A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film.
| Actor/Actress | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaghi (2016) |
Baaghi 2 (2018) |
Baaghi 3 (2020) | |
| Tiger Shroff | Ranveer Pratap Singh aka "Ronnie | Ranveer Charan Chaturvedi aka "Ronnie" | |
| Shraddha Kapoor | Siya Khurana | Siya Nandan Chaturvedi | |
| Shaurya Bhardwaj | Guruswami | Colonel Ranjit Singh Walia | Chacha Ji |
| Sudheer Babu | Raghav Shetty | ||
| Sunil Grover | Paresh Prakash "PP" Khurana | ||
| Sanjay Mishra | Harry | ||
| Disha Patani | Neha Rawat Salgaonkar | Neha Shetty | |
| Manoj Bajpayee | DIG Ajay Shergill | ||
| Randeep Hooda | ACP Loha Singh Dhull "LSD" | ||
| Deepak Dobriyal | Usman Langda | ||
| Prateik Babbar | Sunny Salgaonkar | ||
| Sunit Morarjee | Inspector Sharad Kute | ||
| Arravya Sharma | Rhea Pratap Singh | ||
| Riteish Deshmukh | Vikram Charan Chaturvedi | ||
| Ankita Lokhande | Ruchi Nandan Chaturvedi | ||
| Item Number | Jacqueline Fernandez | Disha Patani | |
| Srihari | Ajit Dharmatma | ||
| Sonu Sood | Chedi Dharmatma / Shivraj Dharmatma | ||
| Arunoday Singh | Aditya Dharmatma | ||
Additional crew and production details
[edit]| Occupation | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaghi (2016) |
Baaghi 2 (2018) |
Baaghi 3 (2020) | |
| Director | Sabbir Khan | Ahmed Khan | |
| Producer(s) | Sajid Nadiadwala | ||
| Screenplay | Sanjeev Datta | Ahmed Khan Abbas Hierapurwala Niraj Kumar Mishra |
Farhad Samji Sparsh Khetarpal Tasha Bhambra Madhur Sharma |
| Story | Sanjeev Dutta | Sajid Nadiadwala | |
| Cinematography | Binod Pradhan | Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran | |
| Editor | Manan Sagar | Rameshwar S. Bhagat | |
| Composer(s) | Meet Bros Amaal Mallik Ankit Tiwari Manj Musik Pranaay Rijia |
Mithoon Arko Sandeep Shirodkar Gourov-Roshin Pranaay Rijia |
Vishal–Shekhar Tanishk Bagchi Sachet–Parampara Rochak Kohli Pranaay Rijia |
| Background Score | Julius Packiam | ||
| Production Companies | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment | Fox Star Studios Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment | |
| Distributing Companies | UTV Motion Pictures | Fox Star Studios | |
| Running Time | 138 minutes | 144 minutes | 143 minutes |
Release and revenue
[edit]| Film | Release date | Budget | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaghi | 29 April 2016 | ₹37 crore (US$4.4 million)[19] | ₹129 crore (US$15 million)[20] |
| Baaghi 2 | 30 March 2018 | ₹59 crore (US$7.1 million)[21] | ₹254.33 crore (US$30 million)[22] |
| Baaghi 3 | 6 March 2020 | ₹85 crore (US$10 million)[23] | ₹137.57 crore (US$16 million)[24][25] |
| Total | ₹229 crore (US$27 million) | ₹619.1 crore (US$74 million) | |
References
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- ^ "Baaghi similar to The Raid, producer Guneet Monga files injunction". Hindustan Times, New Delhi. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ^ Here's Proof: Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor's 'Baaghi' copied from 'Varsham' and 'The Raid: Redemption'!. DNA India (15 March 2016)
- ^ "Baaghi 2: Aditya and his tryst with Telugu cinema". 21 February 2018.
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- ^ "Tiger Shroff unleashes 'beast mode' for 'Baaghi 3'". The Times of India. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff-Riteish Deshmukh's 'Baaghi 3', a remake of Tamil hit 'Vettai'?". The New Indian Express. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Baaghi 3 star Tiger Shroff shares sizzling photo of Disha Patani from the song "DO YOU LOVE ME"". Bollywood Hungama. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff starrer Baaghi 3 had three different action directors for insane action sequences". Bollywood Hungama. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 3 may not re-release in theatres; will release now on digital platform". Bollywood Hungama. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive: "I don't know if there is a point to release the film anymore", says Tiger Shroff talking about the re-release of Baaghi 3". Bollywood Hungama. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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- ^ "Director Ahmed Khan hints at 'Baaghi 4', says 'will keep the franchise alive'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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