[254] Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express gave the film 2 stars out of 5. "[241] Mohar Basu of Koimoi gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and stated that it is "spectacular and majestic". [121][122] The first look of the song "Malang" was revealed on 25 November 2013. The entire cast is yet to be decided. [219] The film opened in 2,000 screens in 400 Chinese cities, upon release it entered the Chinese top 10 charts at number 9 and grossed $1.35 million for the three-day weekend, beating the local Chinese romance No Zuo No Die. Dhoom 3 IMAX Tickets To Cost Rs 900! [89][89][90] Within 20 days of its launch, the game witnessed over 1 million downloads on the Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store. [75] He decides the only way to catch the brothers is in the act of robbing. The film ends with Dixit and Ali arguing with each other, albeit in a friendly way. [255] Rohit Khilnani of India Today heavily criticized Dhoom 3 and gave it 2 stars out of 5, calling it "full of loopholes, over-the-top acting and an overdose of action that doesn't fit well all the time". [81][82][83][84][85][86] The film's teaser was also attached with the film Shuddh Desi Romance. "[127] The predictions turned out to be true as the album topped the iTunes charts only after the release of the film. The schedule was then pushed to June because of lead actor Aamir's prior commitments with his TV show Satyamev Jayate; in June, the filming schedule was further postponed for a month because Khan wanted to prepare himself for his role of a gymnast. [247] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare rated it 3 out of 5 stars; though he labelled it a "slick looking film", he felt "the force driving them, the story, teeters on abysmal points". [118] Aamir said in a statement that the title track "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" is dedicated to Sachin Tendulkar who was then playing his 200th and final test match at the Wankhede Stadium. It is revealed that Ali was working for Dixit the whole time, and a fight ensues. [70] This was to be the widest release ever for an Indian film in China, with 2000 screens across 400 cities. Afterwards, the actor himself denied the reports claiming his association with the franchise. "[244] Sarita A Tanwar of Daily News and Analysis also gave it 4 stars and commented, "Welcome to the world of jaw-dropping action and stunts never seen before on Hindi screen. [125] The title song "Dhoom Machale" was also recorded in an Arabic version sung by Lebanese singer Naya.[126]. The story starts in the city of Mumbai, where a motorbike gang starts breaking into banks and other public places and vanishes onto the Western Express Highway. The score for the video constituted paced beats and electric guitars and was released on Christmas 2012 through Yash Raj Film's official YouTube channel, confirming the film for a Christmas 2013 release. [105][106][107] "The Dhoom Anthem" featuring Saba Azad was released by Yashraj Films on 26 December 2013. [184][185][186] Dhoom 3 set new records in all territories across the globe apart from Mumbai, the biggest circuit. The title logo of the film was released in a video that credited the main roles of the film. [66][67][68][69] Dhoom 3 was slated to release in China on 25 July 2014. He is proven correct and Dixit's failure apparently causes him to part ways with Ali. Sadly, it's not the good kind of departure, with the studio abandoning its usually innovative approach and replacing it with an anxious attempt to blind its audience with style ... Another film which falls into the classic trap of trying to beat Hollywood at its own game instead of focusing on its primary strength - cultural uniqueness", but opined that the actors' performances are remarkable. It tells the story of a motorbike gang committing robberies throughout Mumbai and the police officer who teams up with a motorbike dealer to stop them. Abhishek as Jai does his role with style and grit and is proving to be a wonderful actor. It is as simple as that. [251][252] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Dhoom 3 is let down by a convenient script and its inability to deliver solid entertainment". Hrithik Roshan stated in an interview that he would love to play his character Aryan from Dhoom 2 once again. ", "`Dhoom 3` vrooms to global success, crosses Rs 500 crore", "Dhoom 3 vrooms to global success, crosses Rs 500 crore", "Dhoom 3 Crosses 500 Cr Mark Worldwide | 3rd Weekend Box Office Report", "Dhoom 3 gets global success, earns Rs 500 crore", "Bollywood 200 Crore Club Movies: Hindi Films", "Yearly Average Rates (58.5 INR per USD in 2013)", "Baahubali 2 overseas box office collection: Rajamouli's film beats Chennai Express, Kabali's lifetime record in 1st weekend", "Yearly Average Rates (61.01 INR per USD)", "PK Is Highest Grossing Film Of All Time", "Box Office – Bollywood Top Grossers in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "Here Is How Much These 6 Bollywood Hits Collected At The Chinese Box Office! However, this was not the first time the series featured a double role, since Bipasha Basu had a double role in Dhoom 2 as Shonali and Monali, but they did not share the same screen space, unlike Khan's characters. Sahir has a big premiere of a revamped version of The Great Indian Circus, with his female lead acrobat, Aaliya, involving a trick with him disappearing in one place and showing up in another. Criticizing the villain's motivations and the "yawn-worthy chase scenes" that were "both pointless and badly edited", he deemed Dhoom 3 "a children's film made for children who've never seen a film". Aamir Khan plays the antagonist. [76] Developed by 99Games Online (a subsidiary of Robosoft mobile games), the 3D game was set against the backdrop of Chicago and opens with a heist by the character played by Aamir Khan. Khan learned ballet,[28] aerobatics[29] and the French technique of parkour,[30] a method of movement focused on negotiating obstacles with speed and efficiency, while Kaif took paragliding training and singing lessons. [238][239] 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. The film was digitally remastered in the IMAX format with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology and was released in IMAX theatres across India and selective global locations. Jai, while hanging on a helicopter ladder, manages to shoot Sahir on the left shoulder before he disappears. [101][102][103] A special screening of Dhoom 3 that was attended by Raj Thackeray was organised on 22 December 2013. [3] The film was released across 4500 screens in India (inclusive of Tamil and Telugu versions) along with 750 screens overseas. [15], Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM rated 1.5 out of 5, and said: "Dhoom has style, but no substance. [14] Omar Ahmed from Empire rated 2 in 5 and said that "Clearly regarding itself as Bollywood's answer to The Fast and The Furious, director Gadhvi's latest marks a departure for studio Yash Raj. [202] Dhoom 3 eventually grossed US$28 million in international markets in its lifetime overseas theatrical run and surpassed the record of 3 Idiots to become the highest grossing Bollywood film in international markets.