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Published 10:25 IST, October 28th 2019

Dhoom franchise: Here are all your favourite villains from the films

Dhoom has been one of the most popular action-thriller franchises in Bollywood. The film had some talented actors playing the role of the badass villians.

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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The Dhoom franchise is one of the most popular films among the youth, and is well-known for its high octane action stunts, exhilarating bike sequences and intense performances all round. All the three films of the franchise namely Dhoom, Dhoom 2 and Dhoom 3 have received immense love from the masses and evidently, has also created a loyal fan base for the movies. The plot usually revolves around a fiery cat-and-mouse chase sequence between a tough cop, Jai Dixit, which is essayed by Abhishek Bachchan, and his sidekick Ali, played by Uday Chopra, who are usually on a quest to catch a conniving criminal red-handed. The antagonist of the films have been portrayed by some eminent actors of Bollywood. 

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Here are some of the actors who were the villains in the Dhoom franchise

John Abraham

The actor will probably remain a fan favourite because he was the first actor to don the villain's cap in the film. John brought in the right intensity to the character. His action sequences and stunts with the bike had become a sensation with the viewers. Undoubtedly, he will always remain one of the most memorable Dhoom villains. 

Hrithik Roshan

It was a huge task to step in and fill John's shoes, given the popularity he left behind in the first instalment from the franchise. But Hrithik could achieve this task effortlessly and did complete justice to the characters. His understanding and portrayal of the character elevated the movie to greater heights. His performance, especially in the unrecognisable disguises was very well-received by the viewers. Not to forget, his scintillating chemistry with co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also given a huge thumbs up by the viewers. 

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Aamir Khan

There was a huge buzz when it was announced that the superstar would be stepping into the shoes of the main antagonist in Dhoom 3. The actor managed to entice the viewers as he delivered an impeccable performance as the villain with his action scenes and acrobatics stealing the show. The surprise came when it was learnt that the actor was essaying a double role in the film. His warm chemistry with Katrina Kaif was also appreciated in the film. 

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Updated 18:35 IST, October 28th 2019

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