Shroff went on to star in the commercially successful action filmsBaaghi (2016),Baaghi 2 (2018), andWar (2019). This was followed by a series of unsuccessful big-budget actions films such asHeropanti 2 (2021),Ganapath (2023) andBade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024),Baaghi 4 (2025) which has in-turn led to a career decline.
Due to his experience in martial arts, he has frequently spent time helping other actors train for films.[16][17][18][19][4][20] In 2014, he was awarded an honorary fifth degreeblack belt inTaekwondo.[21][22]
In 2012, Shroff was signed by producerSajid Nadiadwala to make his film debut inSabbir Khan's action romantic comedyHeropanti.[23][24] To prepare for the role, he took flexibility training under Ziley Mawai.[25] Released in 2014,Heropanti was a commercial success with a gross of₹780 million (US$9.2 million) worldwide.[26][27] He gained praise for his dancing skills, action sequences, physique and for the ability to perform stunts, but was also criticised for his acting, looks and dialogue delivery.[28][29] Subhash K. Jha said that he "emotes, he dances and yes, he can fight".[30] However, Sweta Kaushal ofHindustan Times disagreed, calling his "dialogues forced" and said "his expressions do nothing in a given situation". In spite of terming his performance "a little unconvincing", Kaushal called his action sequences "admirable" and said he's a "great dancer".[31] Shroff's portrayal fetched him theScreen Award for Best Male Debut and theIIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male in addition to anomination in the same category at the60th Filmfare Awards.
In 2016, Shroff reteamed with Nadiadwala and Sabbir inBaaghi (2016), set against the backdrop of a martial arts school while also featuringShraddha Kapoor andSudheer Babu. Earning₹1.29 billion (US$15 million) in worldwide markets,Baaghi was also a success.[32] That year he also played a martial arts teacher who gains superpowers, inRemo D'Souza's superhero filmA Flying Jatt alongsideJacqueline Fernandez.[33][34] In 2017, Shroff teamed with Sabbir for the third time in the dance filmMunna Michael.[35] BothA Flying Jatt andMunna Michael were unsuccessful at the box office.[36]
Shroff at a promotional event forA Flying Jatt (2016)
In 2018, Shroff appeared inAhmed Khan'sBaaghi 2, aspiritual sequel toBaaghi, and the second instalment of the Baaghi Film Series oppositeDisha Patani.[37] Produced by Nadiadwala, the film featured him as a rebellious army officer set on the mission to find his ex-girlfriend's missing daughter.Baaghi 2 grossed₹1.65 billion (US$20 million) net domestically in India and over₹2.58 billion (US$31 million) worldwide to become one of thetop-grossing Bollywood films of the year.[38]
In 2019, Shroff appeared inPunit Malhotra's teen dramaStudent of the Year 2, his first mainstream romantic drama. Produced byKaran Johar'sDharma Productions, it was a standalone sequel toStudent of the Year and saw Shroff portray a college student who competes in an annual school championship.[39] Rajeev Masand ofNews18 called his performance "the film's singular strength".[40] Ronak Kotecha, from The Times of India, agreed by saying "Tiger Shroff pretty much carries the film on his well-toned shoulders".[41]
Later in 2019, Shroff starred inSiddharth Anand's action thrillerWar alongsideHrithik Roshan.[42] The film was the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year and ranks as Shroff's highest-grossing release. The worldwide collection for War was 4.76 billion Indian rupees (US$63 Million) and 3.18 billion Indian rupees nett domestically in India. War recorded a record-breaking opening collecting over₹53.35 crore.[43][44]
In 2020, he starred in the third instalment of theBaaghi film series titledBaaghi 3, where he reunited with Shraddha Kapoor. The collections of the films were affected as theatres were shut due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, but the film managed to earn 1.37 billion Indian Rupees worldwide.[45][46][47]
Career decline (2021–present)
After no releases for 2021, Shroff starred in the 2022 action sequel to his debut filmHeropanti 2, starring opposite Tara Sutaria. It received negative reviews from critics.[48] The film also became abox-office bomb.[49] In 2023, Shroff starred in a dual role of Ganapath/Dalini inVikas Bahl's science fiction action filmGanapath, in which he reunited with Kriti Sanon.[50][51] Bhavna Agarwal ofIndia Today noted, "Tiger Shroff is great with action sequences, as always, but fails to evoke an emotional chord as Guddu/Ganapath."[52] Once again, it was a major commercial failure.[53]
In 2024, Shroff teamed withAkshay Kumar inAli Abbas Zafar's action filmBade Miyan Chote Miyan, released on the occasion ofEid 2024.[54] In a scathing review,Saibal Chatterjee dismissed the performances of both male leads.[55] It performed poorly, marking Shroff's third consecutive box office disappointment.[56] Shroff next made an appearance in Rohit Shetty'sCop Universe franchise in the ensemble action sequelSingham Again (2024), starringAjay Devgn in the title role.[57] It was released onDiwali 2024.[58]Singham Again had modest box-office returns on its high production budget.[59]
In 2025, Shroff starred in the action sequelBaaghi 4, directed byA. Harsha, in his Hindi directorial debut opposite debutanteHarnaaz Sandhu.[60] It also featuresSanjay Dutt andSonam Bajwa. In a review ofBollywood Hungama opined, "Shroff delivers a challenging performance "he shines in action", as always, but also does well in the "emotional sequences".[61] While Vineeta Kumar ofIndia Today panned the film and stating, "Shroff continues to experimenting with action, "he is a 14-film-old actor" still his acting skills are "constantly rerouting" and after a point painful to live with".[62] The film underperformed at the box office, though it became his highest grossing film as a solo lead in the post pandemic era. It also became the lowest grossing film in theBaaghi film series.[63]
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In 2017, Shroff was brought in as Brand Ambassador and co-owner of Bengaluru Tigers, which is owned by 8K Miles Media Group.[65] The Bengaluru Tigers won third place in the inaugural season ofSuper Fight League, the firstmixed martial arts (MMA) League in India. In 2018, Shroff was also made the Brand Ambassador of Prowl.[66] He is also the brand ambassador of brands likePepsi, ASICS India, Casio India, 8:00 PM Premium Black, Macho,Garnier, Forca, Great White Electronic.[67] In 2020,Eastern Eye featured him in their dynamic dozen for the decade list.[68] In 2024, Shroff was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list byGQ.[69]
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