Dhoom 2 (2006)
- Original title
- धूम २
- Directed by
- Sanjay Gadhvi
- Genre
- action film, adventure film, heist film, family film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 6.6 of 10 from 294 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A master thief pulls off daring heists across the world. Two police officers chase him from India to Brazil.
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What happens
Dhoom 2 (transl. Blast 2), also known as Dhoom 2: Back in Action, is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. Written by Vijay Krishna Acharya from a story by Chopra, it serves as a sequel to Dhoom (2004) and the second installment in the Dhoom franchise. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. The narrative follows a series of high-profile heists carried out by the elusive thief Aryan (Roshan), and the attempts by police officers Jai Dixit (Abishek Bachchan) and Ali (Uday Chopra)to apprehend him, culminating in a cat-and-mouse chase that spans multiple continents. Principal photography took place in India, South Africa (Durban), and Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), making it the first major Hindi film to be shot extensively in Brazil. The soundtrack was composed by Pritam with lyrics by Sameer, and the action choreography was handled by Allan Amin. The film was noted for its stylized visuals, elaborate stunt sequences, and glamorous presentation. Released theatrically on 24 November 2006, Dhoom 2 received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at its action set-pieces, cinematography, soundtrack, and performances—particularly that of Roshan—though some criticism was aimed at the screenplay and pacing. The film emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over ₹1.514 billion worldwide. It became the highest grossing Hindi film of 2006 and held the record for the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time of its release, until it was surpassed by Om Shanti Om (2007). Internationally, it was the second highest-grossing Hindi film of the year after Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which also co-starred Bachchan. At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, Dhoom 2 received eight nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Gadhvi) and Best Actress (Aishwarya Rai), and won Best Actor (Hrithik Roshan ). The film marked the second collaboration between Roshan and Bachchan after Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003), and the fourth between Bachchan and Rai. It was during the making of the film that Rai and Bachchan began dating; they married the following year. Following its release, the film generated some controversy when Mumbai police officials expressed concern that its depiction of high-speed motorcycle stunts might encourage reckless driving among youth. Despite this, Dhoom 2 was widely credited with raising the bar for action films in India and redefining the modern Bollywood blockbuster. A sequel, Dhoom 3, was released on 20 December 2013. In later interviews, Abhishek Bachchan cited Dhoom 2 as his favorite entry in the franchise. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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