Ranbir Kapoor is poised to make his comeback, stepping in to lead the next chapter of the Dhoom franchise. The fourth instalment of the iconic action-heist series is reportedly being developed as a reboot, with Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji likely to take the director’s chair under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner.
As reported by Pinkvilla, YRF head Aditya Chopra has shown his extensive involvement in curating the new instalment, Dhoom 4. Collaborating with the screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, he is currently in the process of finalizing a script that delivers the franchise’s extraordinary legacy. A source remarked to the outlet, “Aditya Chopra has been closely involved in developing the story and screenplay of Dhoom 4 with Shridhar Raghavan. They are currently working on the story draft that’s worthy of the hype around the reboot with Dhoom 4”.
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The Dhoom franchise, renowned for its high-octane and action-packed narratives, features A-listed actors as the formidable antagonists. From John Abraham in the original to Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan in later editions, the franchise has consistently raised the bar. Now with Kapoor stepping in, the movie promises to take the stakes higher than ever. The source added, “Ranbir is the apt choice for Dhoom 4, and the character is also designed keeping his aura and personality in mind. The new Dhoom film is being designed keeping the global action standards in mind, and the visual palette, and also storytelling will be very different from the already established YRF Spy Universe”.
Further details on the rest of the cast remain under wraps, including the actors set to take on the iconic roles of police officers Jai and Ali—originally portrayed by Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. YRF reportedly aims to take Dhoom 4 on the floors by April 2026, with makers eyeing a 2027 theatrical release.
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On the work front, Kapoor is currently working on multitudes of projects, including Animal’s sequel, Animal Park, a mythological epic Ramayana, and the highly anticipated Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, Love and War.
Meanwhile, Mukerji was seen wrapping up the post-production of War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. The action thriller is scheduled for release on August 14, 2025. Following these projects, Mukerji is set to embark on Dhoom 4 by 2026 summer.
