Read further to figure out who’s the actor who managed to beat the Khans and give Bollywood its first 500 Crore film.
2013 was a great year for Bollywood. As the industry celebrated 100 years of Hindi cinema, it delivered some really incredible films, They were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Among the many big releases that year, Dhoom 3 stood out as the most awaited and record-breaking film, hitting theatres on December 20, 2013. The movie stars Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Abhishek Bachchan in key roles, the movie became the first Indian film to cross ₹500 crore worldwide, cementing its place in Bollywood history.
What Made Dhoom 3 So Special?
The movie was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, Dhoom 3 was among the most expensive films of its time, with a budget reportedly between ₹100 crore and ₹175 crore. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹284.27 crore net in India and ₹186 crore overseas, taking its total worldwide gross to ₹556 crore, a record-breaking figure back then.
As the third film in the Dhoom series (after Dhoom in 2004 and Dhoom 2 in 2006), it amazed audiences with its spectacular stunts, gripping story, and stylish action. It was a perfect blend of drama, thrill, and music made it the highest-grossing film of 2013.
The Stars Who Made It All Possible
Abhishek Bachchan, who appeared in all three Dhoom films, became a fan favourite for his action, charm and screen presence. apart from the franchise, he’s known for gems like Guru, Bunty Aur Babli, and Players. Recently, he returned to the big screen with Housefull 5, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh. Released on June 6, 2025, the film has already earned an impressive ₹162.15 crore at the box office.
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