From 'Bajrangi' to Bollywood – Can the success of 'Baaghi 4' show a new path for A Harsha?

South Indian directors stepping into Bollywood are not new. Many directors in Tamil and Telugu are already doing films with big stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and others. Kannada director A Harsha is also making his Bollywood debut.

A Harsha, who has given super hit films like 'Bajrangi', 'Friend', 'Vajrakaya', 'Vedha' to Kannada, has this time directed 'Baaghi 4' starring Tiger Shroff.

• Tiger Shroff is → captain
• Sanjay Dutt as → villain
• Sonam Bajwa, Harnaaz Sandhu to play → heroines

The 'Baaghi' series has already gained popularity as a big hit franchise in Bollywood. This time, Harsha has tried to give a new flavour by adding romantic thriller elements along with action. CBFC Scissors – 23 Cuts! The film is an action film in which the hero's character is shown as an alcoholic after a love failure. The Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested 23 cuts in the film as it is so high that there are so many drinking scenes, cigarettes, ganja smoking scenes, more violence, some obscene dialogues.

Some of the dialogues have been muted. Some scenes have been removed. The scene of lighting a cigarette in a lamp has been completely removed. Even after all the changes, the film has been given an A certificate. Release and response 'Baaghi 4' released today (September 5) and the first show has received a good response from the audience. Tiger Shroff's action and A Harsha's direction have been appreciated by the viewers.

With the success of 'Baaghi 4', A Harsha is likely to consolidate his position in Bollywood. The film has instilled confidence that even Kannada directors can get big opportunities in Bollywood. Overall, 'Baaghi 4' A could be the key to opening bollywood doors for Harsha.