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Published 11:50 IST, September 28th 2024

Ranbir Kapoor Springs BIG Surprise On Birthday, Signs Dhoom 4 Without OG Cast Returning - Details

Dhoom 4: Ranbir Kapoor has signed on to play the negative lead opposite two new actors in the upcoming film in the YRF franchise, a report says.

YRF plans on shooting Dhoom 4 by end of next year | Image: IMDb

Dhoom 4: YRF's Dhoom has been one of the most successful film franchises in Bollywood. After Dhoom (2004), Dhoom 2 (2006) and Dhoom 3 (2013), the makers are planning a total reboot of the series as they gear up for Dhoom 4. Reportedly, the new entry in the action franchise will be headlined by Ranbir Kapoor . According to Pinkvilla, discussions with Ranbir to possibly headline Dhoom 4 have been happening for a while and they have finally fallen into place.

A file photo of Ranbir Kapoor | Image: RK Fans/X

Dhoom 4 official?

There has been a lot of chatter around the reported fourth installment of Dhoom. Now, it seems like things are finally moving forward with Ranbir coming into the picture. The film has gone into pre-production stage, with YRF is looking to take the film on floors by the end of 2025 or early 2026, once Ranbir wraps up shooting for Love And War and Ramayana 1 & 2, he will work on this much-awaited movie.

Abhishek Bachchan as ACP Jai Dixit in Dhoom 2 | Image: IMDb

However, a shocker is that Dhoom 4 will not mark the return of Abhishek Bachchan as Jai Dixit and Uday Chopra as Ali. Instead, YRF plans on bringing in new-age actors to play buddy cops in the planned Dhoom reboot.

Ranbir Kapoor to play a negative shade in Dhoom 4?

According to Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor will play the negative lead in Dhoom 4. After the box office success of Animal, he might go a shade greyer in the tentpole action drama. “Two big heroes from the younger generation will come on board to play the duo of cop buddies in Dhoom 4. Now that the core story-board is locked, the team will proceed to the casting stage. Dhoom 4 will not just be the biggest Dhoom film, but also a tentpole feature film of global standard from Indian Cinema,” the source informed.

Updated 11:50 IST, September 28th 2024

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