Dhoom 3, धूम३, is a Bollywood बॉलीवुड Hindi action thriller film, written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra. It is the third installment of the Dhoom series. Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will reprise their roles as Jai Dixit and Ali Akbar while Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif form the antagonist duo. Believed to be one of the most expensive Indian films of all time, Dhoom 3 was released on 20 December 2013 in regular 2D and IMAX formats. This is the first Bollywood movie released in the IMAX format. The film was also be released in Dolby Atmos. According to several trade publications, Dhoom 3 has opened to an overwhelming response at the domestic box office. Box Office India stated that it "has taken bumper initial all over" and "is the best of the year with multiplexes opening to housefull collections and a similar story at single screens"
Dhoom3 Reception
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and said, "On the whole, DHOOM-3 is one solid entertainer loaded with attitude and star power that will leave fans of the series salivating for more". Daily Bhaskar also rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars. While praising the performance of Khan, the newspaper wrote "The whole film rests on Khan’s shoulders, and it won’t be an overestimation to say that he is strong enough to hold the three hours all by himself". Mohar Basu of Koimoi gave 4 out of 5 stars to Dhoom 3 and stated that the film is "spectacular and majestic". Srijana Mitra Das of Times of India gave the film 4 out of 5 stars: "Dhoom 3 makes you laugh, gasp - even sniffle".
Dhoom3 Cast
Aamir Khan as SahirAbhishek Bachchan as A.C.P Jai Dixit
Uday Chopra as Ali Akbar
Katrina Kaif as Aaliya
Jackie Shroff
Tabrett Bethell
Andrew Bicknell as Anderson
Diana Penty as Selina Kapoor
Don Kress as Grandpa
Plot of Dhoom3
The movie is about a circus boy named Sahir (Aamir Khan), whose father (Jackie Shroff) was murdered by the circus owners. Sahir plans a plot to rob the money of owners kept in a Chicago bank in order to avenge his father’s murder. Aaliya (Katrina Kaif) is his co-worker and helps him with his plan. To prevent this robbery, ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and Ali Akbar (Uday Chopra) visit Chicago. What follows is a hit-and-chase drama and some daunting stunts.
Casting of Dhoom3
Aamir was signed on to essay the lead role and the antagonist, while Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will reprise their roles as police officers. Katrina Kaif was signed as the lead heroine, starring opposite Khan. Khan and Kaif took up special preparations for their roles. Khan reportedly learnt ballet, aerobatics and French technique of parkour, a method of movement focused on negotiating obstacles with speed and efficiency, while Kaif took paragliding training and singing lessons. While Bachchan reportedly lost nine kilos of weight to prepare for his role in the film. Rimi Sen, who played the role of ACP Dixit's wife in the previous two installments of Dhoom series, was not approached to play her character Sweety. However, in an interview she stated that she wouldn't have done the role even if she were offered. Dhoom 3 will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya who is the writer of all three Dhoom films replacing Sanjay Gadhvi who directed the first two franchise of Dhoom. Stunt Director Olliver Keller was signed to direct the stunt scenes. Aamir Khan said in an interview that his role in dhoom 3 is toughest role so far in his life.
Aamir Khan also promoted Dhoom 3 on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The publicity campaign included tie-ups with over 17 leading brands including Mattel (manufacture of limited edit action figures, model cars and bikes), Gulf Oil, CEAT, Bombay Dyeing, Archies for stationery and the LINE social messaging application, along with 183 other brands. There is a marketing pact with BMW Motorrad, which has revealed that its S1000RR and K1300R sport bikes will be featured in the film. A special screening of Dhoom 3 was held in Yashraj Studios on 19 December 2013 in which Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan etc. attended. The trailer of Gunday was attached with Dhoom 3.
Abhishek Bachchan expressed in an interview with IANS that dismay over receiving less preference than Khan: "...Dhoom is my film and I am the hero. Nobody can take that away from me. You can be the biggest or the smallest star but 'Dhoom' is about Jai and Ali. It is as simple as that. If the characters of Jai and Ali are not there in 'Dhoom', the film won't be there,
The first teaser of Dhoom 3 was released on 5 September 2013 at 12 pm noon. The teaser recorded 6 million views on Youtube within 6 days. The film's teaser was also attached with Shuddh Desi Romance. On 25 October Yash Raj Films launched a game based on the film for Windows Phones. Developed by 99Games Online, this 3D game is set against the backdrop of Chicago and opens with a heist by the character played by Aamir Khan. Within 20 days of its launch, the game witnessed over 1 million downloads on Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Ovi Store. The Android, iOS and Blackberry 10 version of the game was launched on 19 November. The theatrical trailer was released in IMAX format on 30 October 2013 as well as on YouTube. The trailer also became immensely popular on YouTube-India and reached more than 4 million views within 6 days, subsequently 12 million views in 20 days. PVR Cinemas began advance booking for selected shows of the film same day the trailer had released, witnessing sales of just under INR20 million (US$310,000) till 17 December 2013.
IMAX Corporation and Yash Raj Films announced that Dhoom:3 will be the first Indian local language production to be released in the IMAX format. The film will be digitally remastered in the IMAX format with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology and will be released in IMAX theaters across India and select global locations. IMAX Corp currently has 14 IMAX theaters open or contracted to open in India. Dhoom 3 will be releasing with the latest cinema sound technology Dolby Atmos. The film will receive a native Atmos mix at YRF Studios. Dhoom 3 was censored with 12A certificate by British Censors on 12 December 2013. The film was released across 4500 screens in India (Inclusive of Tamil and Telugu versions) along with 700 screens overseas. Dhoom 3 had 250 screens release in West Bengal. The ticket prices of IMAX versions of Dhoom 3 cost to the maximum of Rs 900(US$ 15) in India. Cinépolis Pune made a unique record by hosting 54 shows of Dhoom 3 on 20 December 2013.
Aditya Chopra, wanted to make the film in 3D. After observing the success of Haunted 3D, India's first film in the new 3D technology, the Yash Raj Studios felt that Indian audiences have opened up to 3D cinema viewing. However, actor Aamir Khan opined that the 3D technology needed expertise and perhaps he was unsure of the outcome of its utilization by the director. As of September 2012, YRF studios hasn't announced the production of the film in 3D. In November 2013, Aditya Chopra sent out a message to movie exhibitors all over the country to Go digital or miss Dhoom 3. Release of movies through digital and UFO digital cinema prevents piracy as the prints are water-marked and finger-printed and can be traced back. It is believed that usually films are copied for piracy when the reels are being transported to theatres in the country and abroad.Digital cinema curbs piracy as the "en route" content leakage is eliminated. It also makes sense economically as a producer saves a lot of print cost. Apart from that, encrypting the content protects the copyrights of the producers and distributors. Digital prints prevent duplication of prints and helps by diverting funds back to the cinemas.
Dhoom3 Reviews
Review By: DecanChronic
The dominant sound in Vijay Krishna Acharya’s “Dhoom 3” is the revving up of a bike. The bike never quite takes off though, resulting in a lot of noise and smoke, but not much else. Hyped as the biggest release of the year, and as the slickest action thriller to come out of India, “Dhoom 3” turns out to be a damp squib. For an action film, there is hardly any action – instead the 172 minute film is laden with an insipid romance and many other distractions that add nothing to the story except lengthen it further. More.
Review By: Komal Nahata Zee ETC Bollywood Business
He has given the film a canvas of the kind never before seen on the Hindi screen. He has made a film which would appeal to the men and the women, the young and the old, the masses and the classes. On the whole Dhoom:3 is an outstanding blockbuster and will set the box-office on fire. It will break old records and create new ones. It has the potential to be the biggest box-office bonanza ever. More
Chases and stunts in DHOOM-3 are pulsating and most significantly, trendily implemented. The razor-sharp editing, awe-inspiring cinematography and well designed CGI also merit an enthusiastic round of applause. On the whole, DHOOM-3 is one solid entertainer loaded with attitude and star power that will leave fans of the series salivating for more. It is miles ahead of its predecessors in the DHOOM series. This will shatter previous records and set new ones. SURE-SHOT BLOCKBUSTER. More
Review By: Srijana Mitra Das Times of India (TOI) Ratings:4/5
Dhoom 3 is slightly extensive. But it holds advantages, the first, that sizzling Dhoom tune, all leather, boots and electric guitars, which straightens sagging scenes. The second - sharp performances by Khan, Bachchan and Chopra, who sprinkles lightness and fun. And the third - Dhoom 3's story with a twist wrapped around it, like the ribbon around a Christmas gift. Merrily unwrap - flying out of the Great Indian Circus, Dhoom 3 is great fun. More
Review By: Raja Sen Rediff Ratings:1.5/5
There was Aamir Khan running down the side of a building for no apparent reason. Everything -- repeat, everything -- looked too goofy to be either thrilling or realistic or compelling or even plain fun. Dhoom 3 is a children’s film made for children who’ve never seen a film. How else can you explain this famine of originality? How else can you possibly justify the lack of a single interesting scene right up to the intermission? And how, after that, can you account for Aamir Khan’s blatant exploitation of yet another Christopher Nolan masterpiece More
Review By: Sukanya Verma Rediff Ratings:3/5
Realistically, of course, Dhoom is a fun albeit dumb franchise that is unapologetically nonsensical, intellect proof and relies on the shenanigans of its smooth, superficial villains and their hot pursuit at the hands of police officers. There are two vivid reasons I indulge (and enjoyed) this I know-that you know-that I know (classic Abbas-Mastanism) is because of the cunning and conviction in Aamir’s delivery and Katrina Kaif More
Review By: Aparna Mudi Zee News Ratings:4/5
Dhoom 3’ manages to deliver a typically Bollywood revenge saga in a modern way. The suspense and the emotional quotient added to the speed and stunts make the movie as spectacular as it promises to be. Acharya brings to the audience an enthralling script and executes it equally well. The movie is sure to keep you hooked; go and watch it for Aamir! More
Review By: Saibal Chaterjee NDTV Ratings:3/5
This time around, the bikes, babes and brawls formula is dished out even more liberally than before. So, for the most part, Dhoom: 3 is a high-voltage action flick that relies squarely on known methods of the genre. Dhoom: 3 is fun while it lasts, but it might not leave the viewer with the sense of having watched a film that is truly unique. But watch it all the same for Aamir Khan and the hi-jinks. More
Review By: Shubhra Gupta Indian Express Ratings:2/5
'Dhoom 3' is a victim of both a lack of imagination, and franchise fatigue.' Dhoom 3' is too long and too laboured. The film comes alive in those scenes where good old Bollywood emotion—tears-welling-up-eyes between father and son, and 'ladka'-and-'ladki'—is allowed to come to the fore. Those earlier two films had the right doses of cheese and speed, and that's why they worked. 'Dhoom 3' is more bust than boom. More
Review By: Rohit Khilnani India Today Ratings:2/5
Dhoom 3 is full of loop holes, over-the-top acting and an overdose of action that doesn't fit well all the time. The timing is right so the film will run to packed houses but it's surely not a film that I would recommend as your last outing for 2013! More
Review By: Piyasree Dasgupta FirstPost
The best thing about Dhoom:3? The fact that it ends. I'd completely believe you if you feared it won't. To watch Dhoom:3, you have to get rid of the expectations that are raised in most average human beings suffering from an illness called common sense. Once that is out of the way, Dhoom:3 is rather easy to appetise.It's also easy to believe that Uday Chopra has great degrees of self respect, yet he agrees to appear in Dhoom films. More
Review By: Mohar Basu Koimoi Ratings:4/5
Dhoom 3 is a definite must watch. Breathtakingly shot with gorgeous cinematography, this edition notches higher than its preceding films in terms of thrills and mostly in terms of soul. You wouldn’t want to miss a defining moment in commercial films of Bollywood. There is all the action and gadgets, seamlessly beaded together but with a story that crackles! More
