Ranbir Kapoor to lead YRF's Dhoom 4 Reboot: Reports

Known for his deep connection to the Dhoom franchise, Aditya Chopra has decided to reboot the series, ensuring it aligns with contemporary trends and audience expectations.

The Dhoom series, a groundbreaking Indian action franchise, introduced audiences to a thrilling new cinematic concept. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Uday Chopra, the original film featured John as the charismatic villain. Now, according to rumors, Aditya Chopra, the mastermind behind the series, is planning a major reboot. Reportedly, the fourth installment is said to feature Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role.

According to source cited by Pinkvilla, YRF has officially commenced the pre-production stage for Dhoom 4 under the guidance of Aditya Chopra. Known for his deep connection to the Dhoom franchise, Aditya Chopra has decided to reboot the series, ensuring it aligns with contemporary trends and audience expectations.

The source further said, "Like all previous parts, the script of Dhoom 4 (Dhoom Reloaded) is been developed by Aditya Chopra with Vijay Krishna Acharya. The idea and vision is to create a cinematic experience like never before with the fourth Dhoom film."

The source also stated that Ranbir Kapoor has been selected to play the lead role in the upcoming Dhoom 4 film. It is said that discussions between Kapoor and Aditya Chopra have been ongoing for a significant period. According to the source, Kapoor expressed interest in joining the Dhoom franchise after hearing the initial concept and has now been officially confirmed to lead the film. Chopra believes that Kapoor is the perfect choice to continue the Dhoom legacy.

It's important to note that this information is unconfirmed. While the reports suggest Ranbir Kapoor is set to lead Dhoom 4, there has been no official announcement from the filmmakers.

According to source mentioned by Pinkvilla, YRF plans to begin filming Dhoom 4 by late 2025 or early 2026, once Ranbir Kapoor completes his commitments to Love and War and Ramayana 1 & 2. Notably, Dhoom 4 will mark a milestone for Ranbir, being his 25th film. The actor is enthusiastic about making this silver jubilee project a standout.

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Following Dhoom 4, he is set to star in Animal Park, securing an impressive lineup for the coming years. As a complete reboot, none of the original cast members will return. Instead, two prominent actors from the younger generation will take on the roles of the cop duo.

Ranbir Kapoor has an exciting slate of upcoming projects, including Ramayana and Love & War, where he will star alongside his wife Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Following these, he will take on the much-anticipated sequel Animal Park, continuing the momentum from his hit film Animal.