Katrina Kaif Joins the Cast of Dhoom 3

May 16
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Aamir Inayat

Aamir Inayat

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The search for the leading lady in Dhoom 3 has concluded! Katrina Kaif is set to dazzle in the third installment of the high-octane action-adventure series, starring Aamir Khan as the formidable anti-hero.

A Year-Long Search for the Perfect Lead

Yash Raj Films (YRF) had been on an extensive hunt for a fresh face to take on the role previously portrayed by Esha Deol in Dhoom and Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2. "After almost a year of searching for a new face for Dhoom 3,Katrina Kaif Joins the Cast of Dhoom 3 Articles we were still unable to find the perfect debutante to play the lead role. We even reached out to international talent but were still unable to find someone who stood out," said director Vijay Krishna Acharya, also known as Victor.

The Decision-Making Process

The final decision was a collaborative effort between Victor and producer Aditya Chopra. "Once we decided to go with a known face and not pursue the newcomer route, Katrina was the obvious choice for all of us," Victor stated in a YRF press release.

Katrina Kaif's Rising Stardom

Katrina Kaif has been enjoying a wave of success with films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and another YRF project, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, earlier in the year. "She is someone who we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. The first-time pairing of Aamir with Katrina will also certainly add value," Victor added.

Returning Cast and Crew

Dhoom 3 is both written and directed by Victor, who also penned the scripts for Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Alongside Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will reprise their iconic roles as Jai Dixit and Ali, respectively.

Production Timeline and Release Date

Filming for Dhoom 3 is set to commence towards the end of the year, with a planned release date for Christmas 2012.

Interesting Stats and Facts

  • The Dhoom franchise has been a massive success in India, with Dhoom 2 grossing over ₹1.5 billion worldwide. Source: Box Office India
  • Katrina Kaif's film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara grossed over ₹1.53 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2011. Source: Bollywood Hungama
  • Aamir Khan, known for his meticulous approach to roles, has a history of box office hits, with 3 Idiots grossing over ₹4.6 billion worldwide. Source: Forbes

Conclusion

With a stellar cast and a proven director at the helm, Dhoom 3 is poised to be another blockbuster in the Dhoom series. Fans eagerly await the unique pairing of Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif, promising a fresh dynamic to the beloved franchise.

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