Dhoom (franchise)


Dhoom is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller film franchise. The films revolve around ACP Jai Dixit, an Assistant Commissioner of Police and his sidekick Ali Akbar Fateh Khan, who attempt to capture wanted, professional thieves. In an ode to common practice, the plot is often heavily influenced by the antagonist. It is the second largest Bollywood film franchise in terms of box-office revenue.
The latest installment in the series Dhoom 3 has earned over ₹550 crore worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing film in the history of Hindi cinema. As of 2016, Dhoom is the fifth highest grossing film franchise in Indian Cinema.

Overview

''Dhoom'' (2004)

A mysterious gang of bikers are on a robbing spree. ACP Jai gets Ali, a mechanic, to assist him in the case. With the clock ticking, it's up to them to nab the thieves red handed.

''Dhoom 2'' (2006)

Jai and Ali return, this time on the trail of an international thief who steals priceless artifacts and has chosen Mumbai as his next target.

''Dhoom 3'' (2013)

When Sahir, a circus entertainer trained in magic and acrobatics, turns into a thief to take down a corrupt bank in Chicago that ruined his father, Indian officers Jai and Ali are called to catch him.

Principal Cast & Character

Crew

Release and revenue

Influence

The movie had a significant cultural impact among urban Indian youth. It was blamed for an increase in incidents of street racing, bike-borne theft and stunting on public roads. Besides, there was a new impetus to the bike-modifying scene with youth going in for modifications to their bikes ranging from free flow exhaust systems to addition of NOS kits.
In Malappuram district of Kerala, four members of a group of criminals had cracked the floor of South Malabar Gramin Bank in the early hours on 30 December 2007 and looted 2.5 million and 80 kilograms of gold, a total worth of Rs. 80 million, considered to be one of the biggest thefts in Kerala's crime records. The Kerala Police have arrested four people in connection with this and the leader admitted that he was inspired by Dhoom. The media in India drew parallels to Dhoom 2.

Graphic novel

A graphic novel named , has been published in 2012 by Yomics.

Game

There have been large number of false rumors spread of a upcoming sequel to Dhoom 3, some rumors stating that Akshay Kumar would be in Dhoom 4. However Yash Raj Films later clarified that they had never, asked Akshay for a role in the film. In fact they further even stated that they did not even have a script, plot, or even an idea, at that point. The response that the production company gave even further clarified that there is currently no actors yet even signed or in consideration for the so called "Dhoom 4" by the production company. This was not the first time such a rumor relating to "Dhoom 4" happened, when Shah Rukh Khan was rumored to be in the film, one of the directors at the production company stated a similar statement that there was no story for a "Dhoom 4". The actor himself even stated that he had not yet been offered to sign up for a "Dhoom 4" film. This was the same case when other actors were speculated, with the production house stating the same response.
In fact in at some time in 2018, a spokes person of the production company stated that there were no current plans for the movie. However, around the time of the release of Thugs of Hindostan, a film made by the same Director of Dhoom 3, some people from the production house stated the possibility of a release of "Dhoom 4" lays on how successful the movie is.