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By the time Dhoom:3 rolled around in 2013, the landscape of Indian cinema had changed again. Audiences were becoming more discerning about visual effects, and the Rs. 200-300 crore club was becoming the new benchmark for success.

Seven years after the second part, arrived with immense hype. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, this installment took the franchise to Chicago, USA, and introduced Sahir and Samar (played by Aamir Khan in a dual role). dhoom 1 2 3

The real star, however, was John Abraham as Kabir, the leader of a sophisticated gang of bikers. With his long hair and Hayabusa, Kabir became an instant style icon. The film’s success wasn't just in its box office numbers but in how it shifted the narrative; audiences found themselves rooting for the "cool" thief just as much as the hero. It sparked a nationwide craze for sports bikes and established Yash Raj Films as a powerhouse for contemporary action. Dhoom 2 (2006): Scaling New Heights By the time Dhoom:3 rolled around in 2013,