Yo, Bollywood Junkies! Did War 2’s Hrithik Hype Crash It, and Is Baaghi 4 Next in Line?

Listen up, action fans! War 2, the YRF Spy Universe’s big swing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, face-planted at the box office despite its ₹400-crore budget. One major reason? The makers went all-in on making Hrithik look like a slick, sword-wielding demigod in every frame, sidelining the story for star worship. Fans on X and critics, like those at Indian Express, called it a “glossy snooze-fest” with a “threadbare” plot, despite Hrithik’s swagger in dojo brawls and dance-offs. Collections plummeted from ₹52 crore on day one to ₹5 crore by day eight, with reviews slamming the film for prioritizing Hrithik’s charisma over narrative depth. Posts on X even dubbed it a “cosmetic high,” with VFX and action overshadowing emotional stakes. War 2’s focus on Hrithik’s Greek God vibes left the script feeling like a backup dancer, unable to keep up with the Spy Universe’s Pathaan highs.Now, Baaghi 4 (released September 5, 2025) could slide into the same trap. Tiger Shroff’s franchise is all about his high-flying kicks and shredded abs, and with Sanjay Dutt as the villain, it’s set for a brutal showdown. But Baaghi films already lean hard on action over story—23 cuts for its rating hint at a focus on spectacle. If the makers go overboard showcasing Tiger’s stunts, like War 2 did with Hrithik, the plot might get KO’d. Fans on X are hyped for Tiger vs. Sanjay, but if it’s all flash and no heart, Baaghi 4 could flop like War 2. Balance the brawn with a banging story, or it’s game over