Is Ranbir Kapoor joining the Dhoom 4 team? Let’s revisit the iconic villains of the franchise

Ranbir Kapoor is said to be a part of the Dhoom franchise as the actor has reportedly been signed for the upcoming installment of the film. The news, which coincides with Ranbir’s 42nd birthday today, has caused excitement among Bollywood fans. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the actor has been roped in for the much-awaited fourth installment of the Dhoom film series. The upcoming film under YRF banner is reportedly in the pre-production stage and will be helmed by Aditya Chopra.

As Ranbir gears up to play the villain in Dhoom 4, here is a look at the other iconic antagonists of the popular Yash Raj Films franchise.

John Abraham, Dhoom (2004)

The first film in the Dhoom series was released 20 years ago. While Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra played good cops ACP Jay Dixit and Ali, John Abraham set the archetype for the franchise’s unique villains.

He led a motorcycle robber gang that committed a series of thefts across Mumbai.

The actor even received a nomination at the 50th Filmfare Awards for the Best Villain award. John won the Best Villain awards at the 6th IIFA Awards and Zee Cine Awards

Hrithik Roshan, Dhoom 2 (2006)

Hrithik Roshan continued where John left. Hrithik’s impeccable acting and stunts in Dhoom 2 are still fresh in the minds of fans. Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra reprized their roles in the 2006 film. Hrithik portrayed Aryan Singhania, also known as Mr. A, who stole valuable artifacts from various locations. Hrithik teamed up with Aishwarya Rai’s character Sunheri in all the robberies.

Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3 (2013)

In this 2013 film, Aamir played the dual roles of Sahir Khan and Samar Khan, who continued the chase game with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra’s characters. Dhoom 3 has a different plot than the other two films as Aamir’s character robs branches of the Western Bank of Chicago for revenge.

Ranbir Kapoor, Dhoom 4

According to a Pinkvilla report, Aditya Chopra is considering rebooting the story for a modern audience. According to the report, none of the old actors will reprise their roles in the upcoming Dhoom film.

“The talks with Ranbir have been going on for a long time. Hearing the basic idea, he had always shown interest in being a part of Dhoom 4 and has finally been confirmed to lead the series. Adi Chopra feels that RK is the ideal choice to carry forward the Dhoom legacy,” a source close to the development told the portal.