SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor opts out of Dhoom 4; YRF to recast for the iconic franchise
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
“Dhoom 4 was initially set to be helmed by Ayan Mukerji, but after War 2, Aditya Chopra decided against entrusting the project to the filmmaker. However, Ranbir remained a part of the movie and was awaiting clarity from Aditya Chopra,” a source told Bollywood Hungama .
Adding to this, After several rounds of discussions, Ranbir decided to part ways with the Dhoom franchise. “Ranbir is no longer doing Dhoom 4. He has started meeting writers and directors to explore other subjects. He was not convinced by the script, which led to this decision and shocked everyone. While Dhoom is one of India’s biggest franchises, for Ranbir, the story has always come before everything else.”
Meanwhile, However, trade sources offered a different perspective on the project's status. "The script for Dhoom 4 is still being developed. No casting has been decided at this stage," claimed trade multiple sources.
Notably, While the studio has maintained that no casting decisions have been finalised, sources close to the development insist that Ranbir Kapoor is no longer associated with the project and that YRF will eventually have to look at other casting options once the script is locked. Meanwhile, the star is gearing up for the rollout of Ramayana on Diwali, followed by Love & War on Republic Day.
Source: Bollywood Hungama