‘Dhoom 3’ veers into pre-production phase

The filmmaker also known as Victor,is the writer of the ‘Dhoom’ series including the upcoming ‘Dhoom 3’,produced by the Yash Raj banner.

The earlier two parts were directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. “I am very happy directing Dhoom 3. We are in pre-production right now. I like to direct what I write. When I started writing ‘Dhoom 3’ I knew I would be directing it,” he said.

The series centres around bike chases,handsome thieves,smart and daring heist plans. After the success of ‘Dhoom’ (2004) and ‘Dhoom-2’ (2006),there is much buzz in B-town regarding the third installment.

Actor Aamir Khan would be seen as the baddie in the film this time,while actors Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra would be continuing with their famous pair of ‘Jai’ and ‘Ali’. Aamir and Producer Yash Chopra last worked together for the film ‘Fanaa’ five years ago.

As per the gossip mills in the tinsel town,actresses Katrina Kaif,Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra are in the race to be cast opposite Aamir. “Since ‘Dhoom’ is a successful franchise there is a lot of speculation. We will announce the heroine when the time is right,” Vijay said. The film is likely to hit theatres in December 2012.