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Dhoom 3
धूम ३
2013 171 min India 12+
★6.5
Action, Crime
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
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Description
To avenge his father's death, a circus entertainer trained in magic and acrobatics robs banks to take down a corrupt bank owner. Two cops from Mumbai are assigned to the case.
Budget:
$19.5M
US Gross:
$8.03M
Worldwide:
$91M
Starring
Aamir Khan
Actor
Katrina Kaif
Actor
Abhishek Bachchan
Actor
Awards
21 wins & 24 nominations total
Key opinion
Dhoom 3 is widely regarded as a visually spectacular and ambitious blockbuster that relies heavily on Aamir Khan’s transformative dual performance. While audiences praise its high-octane stunts, music, and emotional resonance, critics remain divided over its simplified screenplay and reliance on stereotypical Bollywood tropes.
| Acting | Aamir Khan delivers a superlative and charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Production | The film excels in delivering high-budget spectacle through impressive circus visuals, complex choreography, and grand-scale action sequences. | |
| Score | The musical numbers, particularly the choreography and song integration, are high-quality and add significant value to the experience. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed by some as an engaging revenge narrative with emotional depth, while others dismiss it as a collection of superficial clichés and clunky dialogue. | |
| Acting | The inclusion of Katrina Kaif is polarizing; some find her performance a striking addition, while many view the role as an unnecessary trope designed only for padding. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is praised for its ambition and visual flair, though it is frequently criticized for its total disregard for the laws of physics and internal logic. |