Tiger Shroff, known for his versatile films appealing to audiences of all ages, has taken a different route with Baaghi 4. Marking his first ‘A’ (adult) rated film due to intense violence and graphic bloodshed, the movie still faced significant censorship hurdles. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that despite granting the adult certification, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) mandated numerous cuts.
Baaghi 4 was certified on August 26, ahead of its worldwide release scheduled for September 5. However, the Examining Committee (EC) insisted on 23 cuts affecting both visual and audio elements of the film. Among the deletions was a scene featuring the hero standing on a coffin. Another brief shot—a character lighting a cigarette from a ‘niranjan diya’—was removed as per the EC’s request. Additionally, a scene involving a hand rubbing a girl’s hip was altered. A particularly sensitive frontal nude scene was not removed but ‘hidden’ by the CBFC through creative editing.
Moreover, explicit language such as the words ‘b****e’ and ‘fingering’ were replaced, while the word ‘condom’ was muted in the soundtrack to comply with the board’s guidelines. This level of scrutiny highlights the CBFC’s cautious approach, even with films receiving adult-only ratings. Baaghi 4’s blend of action and mature content pushed boundaries, but the board’s intervention reflects ongoing efforts to balance creative expression with regulatory standards.
Following these changes, Baaghi 4 received its ‘A’ certificate with a length of 163 minutes and 50 seconds (2 hours, 43 minutes, and 50 seconds). However, just three days later on August 29, the filmmakers voluntarily returned to the CBFC to further trim the film. They shortened 19 scenes, cutting a total of 6 minutes and 45 seconds, resulting in a final runtime of 157 minutes and 5 seconds (2 hours, 37 minutes, and 5 seconds).
This voluntary post-certification shortening places Baaghi 4 alongside other recent films like War 2 and The Bengal Files, which also chose to reduce their length after certification to better suit audience preferences and regulatory standards.
