Esha Deol
Is Shah Rukh Khan Starring in Dhoom 4?
The hype surrounding Dhoom 4 centers on the legacy of the Dhoom blockbuster franchise. The engaging storyline, brilliant casting, and exciting thrilling action scenes of the Dhoom films mesmerised audiences since 2004. After the success of 3 Dhoom movies, the expectations of fans about Dhoom 4 have been amped up. Various rumors have been circulated about its cast in recent years. Keeping up with this trend, there has been a lot of buzz recently about SRK (Shah Rukh Khan) starring in Dhoom 4. Let’s delve into the most recent updates on this high-octane action movie while scrutinizing the authenticity of the buzz.
Dhoom: A Successful Buddy-Cop Franchise
This creation by Aditya Chopra follows Jai Dixit, an assistant police commissioner, who, along with his partner Ali Akbar Fateh Khan, is on a mission to apprehend the world's most cunning thief.
This buddy-cop movie stands as the third-largest Bollywood film franchise in terms of box-office revenue. Throughout each part of the trilogy, the villains have consistently outshone the heroes in popularity. The narratives have delved into various dark realms, portraying bank robberies and thefts of priceless artifacts.
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Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra have reprised their roles as Jai and Ali Akbar, respectively, in all three films. However, different renowned stars have portrayed the roles of the thieves in each iteration.
The first film featured John Abraham as the main antagonist, and Esha Deol as his assistant. The second installment showcased Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, while the third installment starred Aamir Khan as the villain. Sanjay Gadhvi directed the first two films, released in 2004 and 2006, while Vijay Krishna Acharya, the screenwriter of the entire Dhoom franchise, assumed the directorial reins for the third part. It hit theaters in 2013 as Yash Raj Films' third project with Dhoom.
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