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{{Short description|2006 film by Sanjay Gadhvi}}
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{{Selfref|The film is the second film in the series. For more information on the series, see ].}}
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| director = ] | director = ]
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| producer = ]<br />]<br />Aashish Singh (executive)
| writer = Vijay Krishna Acharya<br />] (story) | story = ]
| narrator = | producer = Aditya Chopra
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| cinematography = ]<br />Vikas Sivaraman
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| editing = Rameshwar S. Bhagat | editing = Rameshwar S. Bhagat
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| studio = ] | studio = ]
| distributor = ]<br />] | distributor = Yash Raj Films
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| runtime = 152 minutes<ref name=Runtime>{{cite web |title=''Dhoom:2'' |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dhoom-2-1970 |publisher=] |access-date=13 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313213608/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dhoom-2-1970 |archive-date=13 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| runtime = 152 ]s (2 ]s 32 mins)
| country = ] | country = India
| language = ]<br />{{English}} | language = Hindi
| budget = ] 35&nbsp;]s<ref name="budget"/> (350 million) (estimated) | budget = {{INR}}350 million<ref name="budget"/>
| gross = {{Estimation}}{{INR}}1.51 billion<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Grossers All Formats Worldwide Gross |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/all_format_worldwide_gross.php |website=] |access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref>
| gross = ] 134&nbsp;]s<ref name="gross">{{cite web
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'''''Dhoom 2: Back In Action''''' ({{lang-hi|धूम २}}, {{IPA-hns|dʱm|dʱm}}, also abbreviated and known as '''''D:2''''', '''''D2''''' and '''''D2: Back In Action''''') is a 2006 ] ] ] directed by ] and produced by ] and ] at an estimated budget of ] 350 ].<ref name="budget"/> It is the second of the films in the ]. ] and ] star in the film as Jai Dixit and Ali Akbar Fateh Khan as ]s. The duo attempt to nab Mr. A/Aryan (]), a ] ] whose passion is to steal rare and valuable collectibles using high-] ]s. '''''Dhoom 2''''' ({{Translation|Blast 2}}), also known as '''''Dhoom 2: Back in Action''''', is a 2006 Indian ]-language ] directed by ] with script and dialogues written by ] from a story by ], who produced the film under ]. The film, a sequel to '']'' and the second installment of ''the Dhoom'' series, stars ], ], ], ], and ].


''Dhoom 2'' was shot primarily in ], ] and ], becoming the first major Hindi film to be shot in ]. ''Dhoom 2'' was released on 24 November 2006 to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, soundtrack, cinematography and cast performances (particularly Roshan), but criticism for its script and pacing. The film grossed over {{INR|1.514 billion}} and became the ]. It became the ] at the time of its release, before being surpassed by '']'' (2007), and the second highest-grossing Hindi film in overseas markets behind '']'' (2006), also co-starring Bachchan.<ref>{{cite web|year=2006|title=Box Office 2006|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg==|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020213049/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg%3D%3D|archive-date=20 October 2013|access-date=22 August 2009|publisher=Box Office India}}</ref><ref name="Box Office India">{{cite web|title=Top Overseas Grossers ALL TIME: Three Idiots Number One|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011505/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat=|archive-date=9 January 2014 |publisher=Box Office India|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref>
Both films of the ] caused Indian youths to ride their motorcycles rashly, thereby causing an increase in the number of ]s in ]. This prompted the city's police commissioner to appeal to the censor board to delete the fast-paced rash driving scenes from the film.<ref name="accidents">{{cite web |title=Banned in B'wood: Stunts on bikes |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhoom-3-may-prove-to-be-a-rough-ride/top/30809-8.html?xml |date=10 January 2007 |work=] |accessdate=10 October 2009}}</ref> The film was mainly shot in India, ] and ], becoming the first major ] film to be picturized in ].<ref name="first at brazil">{{cite web |title=Will Hrithik's Dhoom 2 prove lucky for Brazil? |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/15sfa.htm|date=15 September 2006 |work=Brasilia |author=Syed Firdaus Ashraf |publisher=] |accessdate=10 October 2009}}</ref> Many critics praised the film's heavy action sequences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2: Back In Action |url=http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003465671 |date= |author=Ethan Alter |work= |publisher=Film Journal |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> The film distributor, ], promoted the film by forging associations with ] and ].<ref name="budget">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 set to make big splash |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/24dhoom.htm |date=24 November 2006 |author=Aminah Sheikh |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> It was promoted as '']'' that alluded the drink to the film's soundtrack.<ref name="budget"/> India's biggest ] ] company, ], also confirmed to develop a game based on the film's theme by naming it as ''Dhoom 2.5''.<ref name="game">{{cite web |title=FXLabs forays in outsourcing biz |url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php?file=story&id=12721 |date=28 August 2008 |work= |publisher=Animation Express |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref>


At the ], ''Dhoom 2'' received 8 nominations, including ], ] (Gadhvi) and ] (Rai), and won ] (Roshan). The film also marks the second collaboration between Bachchan and Roshan after '']'' (2003), and the fourth between Bachchan and Rai after '']'' (2000), '']'' (2003) and '']'' (2006); the latter two fell in love during the production of ''Dhoom 2'' and got married the following year.
Premiering on November 23, 2006 in the United States, the film had the widest release in India with over 650 prints across the country.<ref>{{cite web |title='Fanaa' row may cost makers, multiplexes Rs 10 crore |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1561912.cms |author=Bharti Dubey |date=25 May 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> It became the highest grossing Indian film of 2006,<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2006 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg== |date=2006 |work= |publisher=Box Office India |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web |title=All Time Earners Inflation Adjusted (Figures in Ind Rs) |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=all_time_earners |publisher=Box Office India |accessdate=10 August 2009}}</ref> and the ].<ref name="foreign gross">{{cite web |title=Overseas Earnings (Figures in Ind Rs) |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=overseas_earners |publisher=Box Office India |accessdate=10 August 2009}}</ref> The film was generally well-received by both critics and the mass audience. It was a box office success and was elevated to a "]" rating on ''Box Office India'' after grossing over ] 1.34 ] (]34 million).<ref name="gross"/><ref name="gross2">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 (2006) |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dhoom2.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> The film received 80% "fresh" rating on ].<ref name="80%">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhoom_2/?name_order=asc |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref>

''Dhoom 2'' proved to be controversial post release, due to an appeal by the ] city police commissioner to censor the fast-paced action scenes, owing to fears that it would inspire Indian youths to ride their motorcycles rashly, resulting in an increase in the number of road accidents.

A sequel titled '']'' was released on 20 December 2013. Abhishek Bachchan has since named ''Dhoom 2'' as his favorite film in the series.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CBj-jfeJf7v/ | title=Instagram }}</ref>


==Plot== ==Plot==
The film begins with Mr. A (]) sky-diving and landing on a train that is carrying the ] ]. He steals the her crown by disguising himself as the ] and escapes. Newly-promoted officer Ali Akbar Fateh Khan (]) and Jai Dixit (]) are introduced to Sonali Bose (]), a special officer assigned to investigate Mr. A's case. After the initial investigation, Dixit's analyzes the underlying trend in Mr. A's heists. As per his analysis, a theft in a Mumbai city museum will follow. In the ]. ''Mr. A'' skydives onto a train that is carrying ], where he steals her crown by disguising himself as the Queen, beats her guards and escapes. ] Jai Dixit and newly promoted ] Ali Akbar Khan are introduced to Shonali Bose, Jai's best friend and a special officer assigned to investigate Mr. A's case. During the initial investigation, Jai analyses the underlying trend in Mr. A's heists and concludes that the theft will follow in one of two famous ] city museums. Jai realizes that the artifact in the museum, which he is guarding, happens to be imperfect and rushes to the other museum, where a disguised Mr. A steals a rare ] and escapes from the museum.


Mr. A is about to catch a flight, but he sees on the TV that someone else is claiming to be himself and learns that the imposter challenges the cops by saying that they will steal an ancient warrior sword. In response, Jai, Shonali and Khan enforce a strict guard at the location of the sword. Mr. A meets the thief who made the claim on TV in the room that holds the sword. The police are alerted, but they manage to steal the sword. Shonali is injured in the confrontation and they manage to escape. The impersonator turns out to be Sunehri, who idolises Mr. A. Sunehri wants to form an alliance with Mr. A, but he turns her down. After a game of basketball, Mr. A finally agrees to work with Sunehri.
Dixit's analysis proves wrong, however, when disguised Mr. A steals a rare diamond from another museum and escapes. Mr. A challenges the police on a television channel that he would steal an ancient warrior sword. Upon seeing this, Dixit, Bose and Khan enforce a strict vigil at the location housing the sword.
At night, Mr. A meets his fake in the room that holds the sword. The police get alerted, and as a result Mr. A and his fake escape after stealing the sword together. The fake turns out to be Sunehri (]), a woman who idolizes Mr. A. They form an alliance of sorts.


In Rio de Janeiro, Mr. A and Sunehri plan for the next heist. Based on the conclusions of Dixit's analysis, Rio is named to be next city of Mr. A's heist. Khan and Dixit travel to Rio. Meanwhile the relationship between Mr. A and Sunehri evolves into romance. He unveils his real identity, as Aryan, to her. However, Mr. A realizes that Sunehri is working for Jai under Jai's orders after meeting them together at ] and a ]. Aryan then forced Sunehri to play a game of ]. Then, Aryan and Sunehri tried to shoot each other (Sunehri was crying and denied to do it because she loved Aryan, but Aryan forced her). However, after six shots from the gun, neither was injured because Aryan had inserted no bullet into the gun. Sunehri admitted she betrayed him and she loved Aryan. Later, they shared a ]. Meanwhile, in ], Ali develops strong affections towards Monali. In ], Mr. A and Sunehri plan their next heist. As Jai's analysis has named Rio as the location of Mr. A's next heist, Jai and Ali travel there and meet Monali, Shonali's twin sister. Later, Sunehri meets with Jai to discuss her partnership with Mr. A, revealing that they are working together and Jai has promised Sunehri freedom from prison in exchange. The plan is for Sunehri to get close to Mr. A and find out his next plan so that the police can arrest him, but she begins to have her doubts. Mr. A and Sunehri fall in love with each other, where he unveils his real identity as Aryan Singhania. During the Rio Carnival, Aryan, disguised as one of the entertainers, sees Sunehri and Jai together and realizes that Sunehri has been working undercover for Jai.


The next day, Aryan forces Sunehri to play a game of ], though she doesn't want to shoot him. After six attempted shots, neither is killed, because Aryan never loaded the gun. Sunehri admits that she betrayed Aryan and confesses her love for him. In their final heist, Aryan and Sunehri steals some early ]n coins while disguised as performing dwarfs. With the heist successfully pulled off, Jai realises that he has been betrayed, as Sunehri called him on the phone to reveal that she wants to stay with Aryan and breaks off their deal, forcing Jai and Ali to chase them. After the chase, all of them end up on the top of a ], where Ali catches Sunehri. Sunehri, despite conveying her feelings for Aryan, shoots him. Aryan falls from the waterfall, after which Jai allows Sunehri to go free.
The next heist becomes successful for Aryan and Sunehri. After the robbery, Sunehri imprints that she does not wish to remain allied with Jai. Hence, Jai and Ali are forced to go after them. After the chase, all of them end up on the top of a ], where Sunehri is caught by Ali. Sunehri, despite conveying her feelings for Aryan, shoots him, perhaps to prevent Jai from capturing him. Aryan falls from the waterfall, whilst Sunehri escapes from Jai and Ali. After some years, it is revealed that Aryan is still alive and has opened a ] (location not mentioned) with Sunehri. Jai meets Aryan and Sunehri at the restaurant. In spite of their previous crimes, Jai states that he doesn't wish to imprison the couple, being aware of their feelings towards each other. He departs the restaurant, with Ali, receiving a phone-call which requests his acceptance for solving another case.

Six months later, it is revealed that Aryan survived and has opened a restaurant in the ] islands with Sunehri. Jai meets Aryan and Sunehri at the restaurant and states that he does not wish to imprison the couple despite their crimes. Aryan reveals that the all stolen artifacts can be found via a digital watch. Jai is aware of the couple's feelings towards each other and releases them with a warning against returning to their life of crime. After leaving, Jai receives a phone call, and informs Ali that they should be heading back to India for their next case.


==Cast== ==Cast==
* ] as Aryan Singhania ("Mr. A")<ref>{{cite web |date=22 March 2018 |title=Made Overseas: 2 (2006) |url=https://the-avocado.org/2018/03/22/made-overseas-dhoom-2-2006/ |access-date=5 March 2021 |publisher=The Avocado}}</ref>
* ] as Aryan/Mr. A, a ] ] living in ] everyday. He steals ] ] collections such as first ] ], ]'s ], ] and more. He only steals at selected museum in order to mark "]" on the ] of the ].
* ] as ] Jai Dixit
* ] as Sunehri, another ] who tries to be Mr. A. She was sent by ] Jai Dixit to find more about Mr. A/Aryan. Soon, she started to ] Mr. A/Aryan herself and not to work for Jai anymore.
* ] as Sunheri Kaur, a thief and Mr. A's love interest
* ] as Jai Dixit, an ] trying to find Aryan/Mr. A hardly. Jai is accompanied by ] Ali and married to Sweety Dixit.
* ] in a ] as
* ] as Ali Akbar Fateh Khan, an ] to Jai Dixit and an ]. He is seriusly in love with Monali Bose. Ali often dreams about him, his ] ] and future ]ren after he sees someone he likes.
**] Shonali Bose, Jai's colleague
* ] as Sonali Bose and Monali Bose, ] having different ]. Sonali is a ] ], meanwhile Monali is a ]ful girl, living at the ].
**Monali Bose (Shonali's twin sister), Ali's love interest
* ] as Sweety Dixit, Jai's ], who felt suspicious on him upon his relationship (as a ]) with Sonali and she is ].
* ] as ] Ali Akbar Fateh Khan, Jai's right-hand man
The casts in the film was minimum only, focusing on the five main characters; Aryan/Mr.A, Sunehri, Jai Dixit, Ali Khan, Sonali and Monali Bose. All the casts were set to remain in the film, where ] was excluded.<ref name="c1">{{cite web |title=Hrithik is villain in Dhoom 2 |url=http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=4677 |date= |work= |publisher=Santabanta |accessdate=26 August 2009}}</ref> Replacing the ] of the film, Hrithik Roshan signed into the film.<ref name="c1"/> Aishwarya Rai was eventually rumored to portray a role in the film, which excited the fans of the first film. The rumors inspired the ]s to include Aishwarya Rai into the film.<ref name="c1"/>
* ] as Sweety Dixit, Jai's wife (special appearance)
* ] as ] Commissioner
* ] as Chief Security Guard
* ] as an uncredited background dancer behind Hrithik Roshan in song "Dhoom Again"


==Production== ==Production==
The '']'' begun since the release of '']'' on ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoom (2004) |url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/index.asp?MovieId=18456 |date=2004 |work= |publisher=Movie Talkies |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> ''Dhoom'' released to be a commercial box office success and generally received positive reviews from audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoom : Movie Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/7175/index.html |date=27 August 2004 |author=] |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoom (2004) |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dhoom.htm |date=2004 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> The film was considered to be a "]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoom (2004) - Movie Info |url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809420882/info |date=2004 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> The film revitalized ] interest in the ],<ref name="p4">{{cite web |title='Everyone will like Hrithik' |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/23sanjay.htm |date=November 23 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> ] announced a ] for the film, titled ''Dhoom 2: Back In Action''.<ref name="p1">{{cite web |title=Rumor of the week |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/gupshup/dhoom-2-050906.html |date=5 September 2006 |work= |publisher=One India |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref><ref name="p2">{{cite web |title=Come Again |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050610/asp/etc/story_4843991.asp |author=Sohini Chattopadhyay |date=10 June 2005 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref><ref name="p3">{{cite web |title=Sequel season dawns on Bollywood |url=http://www.indiaenews.com/pdf/2813.pdf |format=PDF |date= |work= |publisher=India eNews |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> ], portrayer of Kabir Sharma, the ] of the predecessor, was in talk to appear in the film, but Yash Chopra denied to not repeat same stories in the film.<ref name="p5">{{cite web |title="I would gift John Abraham a thesaurus as a birthday gift" - Hrithik Roshan |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/01/02/2019/index.html |date=2 January 2007 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> ] and ] was introduced into the film as the film's main villains.<ref name="p5"/><ref name="p6">{{cite web |title=Hrithik Roshan takes to roller blading |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2006/02/24/6739/index.html |date=24 February 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref><ref name="p7">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 goes on the floors |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/26dhoom.htm |author=Subhash K. Jha |date=26 September 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> Aishwarya Rai's character was summarized as a ], a ] ]al ] ].<ref name="p8">{{cite web |title=Aishwarya Rai getting into shape for 'Dhoom 2' |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/18254.html |date=17 November 2005 |work= |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> Aishwarya Rai was told by ] to lose weight after gaining it for {{fy|2004}}'s '']''.<ref name="first at brazil"/> Aishwarya Rai stated, "All I can tell you is it would be nothing like anything you've seen me do before."<ref name="p7"/><ref name="p8"/> Yash Chopra stated about Aishwarya Rai;
<blockquote>
But yes, the role does require Aishwarya to convey oodles of sensuality. She has asked for a couple of months to get into shape. We (at ]) are very clear about every character in every ] and what's required of the actors. Before Dhoom, ] was specifically briefed about the look and the attitude she needed to cultivate. She readily agreed, and look at what Dhoom did to her career!<ref name="p7"/>
</blockquote>


===Development===
].]]
The ] began with the release of '']'' in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom (2004)|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/index.asp?MovieId=18456|year=2004|publisher=Movie Talkies|access-date=22 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507095718/http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/index.asp?MovieId=18456|archive-date=7 May 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film emerged as a commercial success at the box-office and received positive reviews from audiences,<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2004 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010014505/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA%3D%3D |archive-date=10 October 2013 |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia |access-date=6 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom (2004)|date=27 August 2004 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhoom/|publisher=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222014021/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhoom/|archive-date=22 December 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> but mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom : Movie Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/65066|date=27 August 2004|author-link=Taran Adarsh|first=Taran|last=Adarsh|website=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235816/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/65066|archive-date=2 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> As a result, producer ] announced plans for a sequel, titled ''Dhoom 2 – Back in Action''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Come Again|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050610/asp/etc/story_4843991.asp|first=Sohini|last=Chattopadhyay|date=10 June 2005|work=]|access-date=23 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819151835/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050610/asp/etc/story_4843991.asp|archive-date=19 August 2007|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sequel season dawns on Bollywood|url=http://www.indiaenews.com/pdf/2813.pdf|publisher=India eNews|access-date=23 August 2009|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225140454/http://www.indiaenews.com/pdf/2813.pdf|archive-date=25 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ], portrayer of Kabir Sharma, the ] of the predecessor, was eliminated from the sequel because Chopra did not want ''Dhoom 2'' to repeat the stories featured in its predecessor. Instead, ] and ] were introduced into the franchise as the sequel's main villains.<ref name="p7">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 goes on the floors|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/26dhoom.htm|first=Subhash K.|last=Jha|date=26 September 2006|work=]|access-date=23 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626095203/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/26dhoom.htm|archive-date=26 June 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Rai's character was summarized as ], a female fictional comic book ] or anti-hero.<ref name="p8">{{cite web |title=Aishwarya Rai getting into shape for 'Dhoom 2' |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/18254.html |date=17 November 2005 |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=23 August 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613220554/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/18254.html |archive-date=13 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Rai stated, "All I can tell you is it would be nothing like anything you've seen me do before."<ref name="p7"/><ref name="p8"/> Producer ] told Rai to lose weight after she gained it for her role in '']'' (2004).<ref name="first at brazil">{{cite web|title=Will Hrithik's Dhoom 2 prove lucky for Brazil?|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/15sfa.htm|date=15 September 2006|work=Brasilia|first=Syed Firdaus|last=Ashraf|publisher=]|access-date=10 October 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622135745/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/15sfa.htm|archive-date=22 June 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Yash Chopra stated, "But yes, the role does require Rai to convey oodles of sensuality. She has asked for a couple of months to get into shape. We (at ]) are very clear about every character in every ] and what's required of the actors. Before ''Dhoom'', ] was specifically briefed about the look and the attitude she needed to cultivate. She readily agreed, and look at what ''Dhoom'' did to her career!"<ref name="p7" /> Roshan also lost 5&nbsp;kg for his role at Aditya Chopra's request.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hrithik's transformation for Dhoom 2|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/2787/newsid/1218865|date=31 January 2006|website=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103142845/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/2787/newsid/1218865|archive-date=3 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> With the exception of Abraham and Deol, all of the other main actors in ''Dhoom'' reprised their roles for ''Dhoom 2''.
Sanjay Gadhvi also denied the usage of ]s in the film to keep his ];<ref name="p9">{{cite web |title=No dream machines in Dhoom 2? |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2005/09/06/5769/index.html |date=6 September 2005 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> he stated the film is different than ''Dhoom''.<ref name="p9"/> Hrithik Roshan had to perform ] ]s for the film, he went on training for ], ] and ] ]s.<ref name="p12">{{cite web |title=Hrithik's dangerous stunts in Dhoom 2 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2006/07/20/7483/index.html |date=20 July 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> ''Dhoom 2'' was filmed at particular ] countries (outside ]) and inside ]. Filming was at ], ], ] and ].<ref name="p13">{{cite web |title=Dhoom:2 (2006)- Filming locations |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441048/locations |date=2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=24 August 2009}}</ref><ref name="p14">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 to be shot in South Africa |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2006/05/09/7093/index.html |date=9 May 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=24 August 2009}}</ref> The film become the first ] film to be filmed at ].<ref name="first at brazil"/> The film also used several major ]s, so Sanjay Gadhvi filmed the scenes at his ], ].<ref name="first at brazil"/>


===Filming===
] sponsored the air travels for the whole entire casts from India to ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Its Dhoom time, Aishwarya Rai is coming |url=http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=10549 |date= |work= |publisher=Santa Banta |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> Hrithik Roshan also lost 12 ]s of weight on Aditya Chopra's insistence so that he suits his character perfectly.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hrithik's transformation for Dhoom 2 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2006/01/31/6622/index.html |date=31 January 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=22 August 2009}}</ref> Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan's roles together was appropriate. The duel revitalized the duel to star in another film together, '']''.<ref name="p15">{{cite web |title=It’s 'Guzaarish' time for Hrithik, Ash |url=http://movies.apunkachoice.com/content/article/sid251-its_guzaarish_time_for_hrithik_ash/ |date=30 July 2009 |work= |publisher=ApunkaChoice |accessdate=24 August 2009}}</ref> The film was filmed in eighteen ]s (one and a half ]) at the cost of ] 350 ].<ref name="budget"/><ref name="p16">{{cite web |title=Abhishek details his love story with Aishwarya |url=http://news.sawf.org/bollywood/40440.aspx |date=25 July 2007 |work= |publisher=Sawf News |accessdate=25 August 2009}}</ref> During filming at Yash Raj Studios, the film suffered of a ] that eventually destroys the sets of the studio, caused the production took a longer time.<ref name="first at brazil"/> The ] and ] sequences were completed with ]s.<ref name="p17">{{cite web |title=Interview with Film Director Sanjay Gadhvi |url=http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm |author=Divya Jain (]er) |date=5 March 2007 |work= |publisher=Animation Express |accessdate=26 August 2009}}</ref> The scenes were ]ed and shown to ], he changes the ]s, Sanjay Gadhvi made some changes again.<ref name="p17"/> They had a proper shot list and those were sketched fair, inked and shared with ] who has done the visual effects for both Dhoom and pre visualization for Dhoom 2.<ref name="p17"/>
''Dhoom 2'' was filmed in ] (India), ], ] (South Africa), and ] (Brazil),<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom:2 (2006)- Filming locations|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441048/locations|year=2006|publisher=]|access-date=24 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315122108/http://imdb.com/title/tt0441048/locations|archive-date=15 March 2007|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 to be shot in South Africa|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2006/dhoom-2-100506.html|date=9 May 2006|publisher=IndiaFM|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103115056/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2006/dhoom-2-100506.html|archive-date=3 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> making it the first ] movie to be shot in Brazil.<ref name="first at brazil"/> In total, production lasted 18 months and cost of {{INR|350 million}}.<ref name="budget">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 set to make big splash|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/24dhoom.htm|date=24 November 2006|first=Aminah|last=Sheikh|work=Rediff.com|access-date=22 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070923082948/http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/24dhoom.htm|archive-date=23 September 2007|df=dmy-all}}</ref> To ensure the sequel would be different from the original, which became famous for its brash motorcycle stunts, director Sanjay Gadhvi included very few motorcycles in ''Dhoom 2''.<ref>{{cite web|title=No dream machines in Dhoom 2?|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/no-dream-machines-in-dhoom-2-news-bollywood-kkfv0zbaach.html|date=6 September 2005|website=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310044619/http://www.sify.com/movies/no-dream-machines-in-dhoom-2-news-bollywood-kkfv0zbaach.html|archive-date=10 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Nonetheless, Roshan's role required him to perform several dangerous stunts involving activities such as ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hrithik's dangerous stunts in Dhoom 2|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1176973/sorttype//Hrithiks+dangerous+stunts+in+Dhoom+2|date=20 July 2006|website=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103142330/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1176973/sorttype//Hrithiks+dangerous+stunts+in+Dhoom+2|archive-date=3 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


''Dhoom 2'' made extensive use of ]s, which were filmed at ]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-10-13|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Yash Raj Films#The corporation of Yash Raj Films|reason= The anchor (The corporation of Yash Raj Films) ].}}.<ref name="first at brazil"/> While shooting at Yash Raj Studios, the film suffered from a flood that destroyed the studio sets and delayed production.<ref name="first at brazil"/> Fight and action sequences were storyboarded before being shown to Gadhvi and ], who would make changes. The scenes were then sketched, given "proper shot-list", and shared with ], who oversaw the ] of the sequences.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tata Elxsi creates a Dhoom!|url=http://www.tataelxsi.com/htmls/news_PressRelease_dhoom2.htm|publisher=Tata Elxsi|access-date=6 January 2012|date=20 November 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022204519/http://www.tataelxsi.com/htmls/news_PressRelease_dhoom2.htm|archive-date=22 October 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Several scenes were filmed with the use of ] and ].<ref name="p17">{{cite web | url=http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930012557/http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm | archive-date=30 September 2011 | title=Interview with Film Director Sanjay Gadhvi | publisher=Animation Express | date=5 March 2007 | access-date=26 August 2009 | last=Jain | first=Divya}}</ref> For example, the stunts Roshan performed on a train in the ] used green screen; after Roshan recorded the stunts on a set, Gadhvi traveled to the desert to film the background.<ref name="p17"/> Other stunts were performed by stuntmen whose faces were later digitally exchanged with the actors'.
Sanjay Gadhvi used all ] in ''Dhoom'' and less stunts in ''Dhoom 2'' compared to ''Dhoom''.<ref name="p17"/> The film uses ] and ] techonology to suit the action sequences.<ref name="p17"/> Hrithik Roshan's scene where he performed stunts on a ] at ] used green screen, Sanjay Gadhvi filmed again the scene at the real ].<ref name="p17"/> The bullet effects were also generated by visual effects.<ref name="p17"/> Abhishek Bachchan came out of a ] using a ] also used green screen, Abhishek stunt came out of ], but Sanjay Gandhvi wants ] jump.<ref name="p17"/> So, Sanjay Gandhvi shot the scenes on ].<ref name="p17"/> Hrithik's ] was made to fight, but Sanjay Gandhvi wants him to be safe, which eventually increase the usage of green screen and computer-generated imagery.<ref name="p17"/> Hrtihik's character was comapared to a combination of a ] and a ] ] inventing ], where his gadgets such as ] in ], ] ] of the ] and the ]al ] are all computer-generated imagery.<ref name="p17"/> The ] that Hrithik stood on was also a result of computer-generated imagery.<ref name="p17"/> Sanjay Gandhvi told about ''Dhoom 2'' in an ];
<blockquote>
We've done ] and ] for all the ] sequences in ''Dhoom 2'' and that is very important in terms of planning, cost effectiveness and also it's a new way of preparing for shoot and the film specially which is as set on such a large canvas such as ''Dhoom 2''. In ''Dhoom 1'' we had all the action sequences broken down and ]. In this movie we had very big action sequences so we had all the ]s ]ed and they would be checked, double checked and triple checked by myself, Alan Amin and Adi and we would then rectify if needed and that would be our level of planning.<ref name="p17"/>
</blockquote>


The bullet effects and Roshan's gadgets and the mechanical arm were also computer-generated.<ref name="p17"/> The scene involving Bachchan coming out of a lake using a ] was created using a green screen. The stunt came out at 90 degrees, but Gadhvi wanted a 60 degrees jump.<ref name="p17"/> So, it was shot with a ], and hence the angle could be changed.<ref name="p17"/> Gadhvi discussed the use of technology in an interview:
], who composed ] for the predecessor,<ref name="m1">{{cite web |title=Dhoom: Original Soundtrack: Music |url=http://www.amazon.com/Dhoom-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B000KN9FLM/ref=pd_sim_m_4 |date=2004 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=26 August 2009}}</ref> also composed the music for ''Dhoom 2''.<ref name="m2">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2: Original Soundtrack: Music |url=http://www.amazon.com/Sunidhi-Chakrabarthy-Mukherjee-Mahalaxmi-Dominique/dp/B000JMJWT4 |date=2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=26 August 2009}}</ref> Pritam's huge success was '']'' and '']''.<ref name="m3">{{cite web |title=Dhoom composer hits right notes |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhoom-music-composer-hits-right-notes/8765-8.html |date=25 April 2006 |author=Somen Mishra |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=26 August 2009}}</ref> The ] released on ], ] with six ]s written by ] (all six of them) and performed by various artists.<ref name="m2"/> Pritam said about the score, "If Dhoom 1 and Dhoom 2 would have been released on the same day and people would have heard both of them, then Dhoom 2 would have been a much better album. But now D2 will get competition from D1, which has grown so much and has become so big. Although I am afraid about that competition, the quality of D2 is much better."<ref name="m3"/>
{{Blockquote|We've done animation and ] for all the action sequences in ''Dhoom 2'' and that is very important in terms of planning, cost effectiveness and also it's a new way of preparing for the shoot and the film especially which is as set on such a large canvas such as ''Dhoom 2''. In ''Dhoom'', we had all the action sequences broken down and written. In this movie, we had very big action sequences, so we had all the scenes ]ed, and they would be checked, double checked and triple checked by myself, Alan Amin, and Adi, and we would then rectify if needed, and that would be our level of planning.<ref name="p17"/> |author=|title=|source=}}

==Music==
{{Main|Dhoom 2 (soundtrack)}}

The soundtrack of ''Dhoom 2'' was composed by ] with lyrics penned by ] except "Dhoom Again" by Asif Ali Beg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yashrajfilms.com/OnlineStore/MusicIndividual.aspx?CatalogID=A4A74BBF-A235-4D9F-93E2-5EB6D48EA43C&CategoryID=509f0786-d09c-48fb-a06a-6440b75b4a9b#top|title=Product Showcase, Dhoom 2|publisher=YashRaj Filma|access-date=9 August 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003053914/http://www.yashrajfilms.com/OnlineStore/MusicIndividual.aspx?CatalogID=A4A74BBF-A235-4D9F-93E2-5EB6D48EA43C&CategoryID=509f0786-d09c-48fb-a06a-6440b75b4a9b#top|archive-date=3 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Although most of the song's lyrics are primarily written in ] with some English, "Dhoom Again" is almost entirely in English. The soundtrack received mixed reviews from critics but high praise from the audience. It became the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122120910/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=22 January 2009|title=Territories |date=22 January 2009|access-date=17 August 2011}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Dhoom 2'' was released on 24 November 2006 in India, where it received the widest release in Indian cinema at the time with over 1800 prints, including 250 digital copies. Some locations raised ticket prices for the film.<ref name="budget"/>

===Legal issues===
] ] calls for censoring of the fast-paced rash driving scenes in the film due to fears that it would inspire Indian youths to ride their motorcycles rashly, resulting in an increase in the number of ]s.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 January 2007 |title=Banned in B'wood: Stunts on bikes |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhoom-3-may-prove-to-be-a-rough-ride/top/30809-8.html?xml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004102604/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhoom-3-may-prove-to-be-a-rough-ride/top/30809-8.html?xml |archive-date=4 October 2012 |access-date=10 October 2009 |work=] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Unlike the original, the robberies depicted in ''Dhoom 2'' were not inspired by any real-life crimes.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sebastian |first=Don |date=29 February 2008 |title=Bollywood scripts Kerala's bank heist |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bollywood-scripts-kerala-s-bank-heist_1153520 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614202511/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bollywood-scripts-kerala-s-bank-heist_1153520 |archive-date=14 June 2010 |access-date=23 August 2009 |work=] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''Dhoom 2'' allegedly inspired the robbery of a man by his nephew, who wore clothing similar to Hrithik Roshan in the film while committing the crime.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 December 2006 |title=Inspired by Hrithik, boy robs cash |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-12-08/mumbai/27807292_1_motorbike-bikes-hrithik-roshan |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024142230/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-12-08/mumbai/27807292_1_motorbike-bikes-hrithik-roshan |archive-date=24 October 2012 |access-date=23 August 2009 |work=]}}</ref> Following the release, ] received legal notices from several viewers and fans for a kissing scene with Hrithik Roshan.<ref>{{cite web |title=When Aishwarya Rai Confessed She Was Uncomfortable Kissing in Dhoom 2: 'I Got Legal Notices...' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/when-aishwarya-rai-confessed-she-was-uncomfortable-kissing-in-dhoom-2-i-got-legal-notices-8571836.html}}</ref>

==Marketing==

''Dhoom 2''{{'}}s teaser trailer was released along with '']'', which released on 11 August 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2006-08-01|title=Dhoom 2 promo with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|website=] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dhoom-2-promo-with-kabhi-alvida-naa-kehna/|access-date=2020-06-11|language=en}}</ref>

It was promoted with several ]s. ] promoted the film as "]".<ref name="budget"/> India's video game producing company FXLabs developed two games based on the film: ''Dhoom 2'' (2007) and ''Dhoom 2.5'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|title=FXLabs launches move on Indian video gaming|url=http://www.indusbusinessjournal.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=12BC73199A014E6A86F9966A81557E38&AudID=6EF55B05AA694954939FA7B6FB605DAB|date=1 June 2007|publisher=Indus Business Journal|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103085025/http://www.indusbusinessjournal.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=12BC73199A014E6A86F9966A81557E38&AudID=6EF55B05AA694954939FA7B6FB605DAB|archive-date=3 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Wolf |first=M.J.P. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qbrOEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA313 |title=Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming |publisher=] |year=2012 |isbn=978-0-313-37937-6 |page=313 |access-date=}}</ref> ] sold ''Dhoom 2''-related garments, including shirts, jeans, bandannas, caps, and metal accessories.<ref name="r3">{{cite web|title=Dhoom:2 Fashion Apparel now available in India|url=http://www.yashrajfilms.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=66b728d3-1421-4436-a91d-bdb2b960116f|date=11 November 2006|publisher=Yash Raj Films|access-date=15 May 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103090533/http://www.yashrajfilms.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=66b728d3-1421-4436-a91d-bdb2b960116f|archive-date=3 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Chetan Shah, the country head of Pepe Jeans London, stated – "Pepe Jeans is tremendously excited to be associated with the most awaited movie of the year ''Dhoom:2''. The incredible ensemble cast of Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra and the exciting and explosive content of the film encapsulates everything that the Pepe Jeans brand stands for - young, cool, trendy, hip, fashionable and innovative.<ref name="r3"/> While promoting ''Dhoom 2'', Roshan admitted feeling foolish over his past statements about his co-star Rai being a "pretty face with no talent" after they worked together for the first time in ''Dhoom 2''. The duo were again cast opposite each other in '']'' (2008) and '']'' (2010), and thus went on to become one of the most-loved on-screen pairs of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Throwback Thursday: When Hrithik Roshan regretted calling Aishwarya Rai 'pretty face with no talent'|url=https://www.mynation.com/bollywood/when-hrithik-roshan-regretted-calling-aishwarya-rai-pretty-face-with-no-talent-q2124d|date=5 December 2019|work=mynation.com|access-date=3 March 2020}}</ref>

==Box office==
In India, ''Dhoom 2'' broke several box-office records, mainly those for opening day and opening weekend grosses, including a first week of {{INR|66 million}} in Mumbai and {{INR|179 million}} for all of India.<ref name="r12">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2: Box Office India|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/boxoffice/12546/index.html|first=P.K. Ajith|last=Kumar|website=]|access-date=2 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091121120104/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/boxoffice/12546/index.html|archive-date=21 November 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In Mumbai, distributors received a profit of {{INR|94 million}} on the first week's business.<ref name="r5"/> '']'' awarded it a "]" rating after the film netted {{INR|803 million}} in India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132118/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013 |title=Box Office 2006 |access-date=22 August 2009 |publisher=Box Office India |url-status=dead }}</ref> and grossed {{INR|1.5 billion}} worldwide<ref name="gross">{{cite web
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''Dhoom 2'' grossed US$979,000 in North America in 63 theatres over its three-day opening weekend ($1.3 million over four days), becoming the third largest opening weekend for a ] film in North America.<ref name="r4">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 rocks the US|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/28dhoom.htm|date=28 November 2006|first=Arthur J.|last=Pais|work=]|access-date=31 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827204404/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/28dhoom.htm|archive-date=27 August 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Overall, it was the seventeenth ranked film at the American box office.<ref name="r4"/> '']'' reports it earned a total of $2,643,586 inside the United States and a total of $29,752,841 in other countries, including India.<ref name="gross2"/> In ], it achieved the highest first day opening for a Bollywood film.<ref name="r5">{{cite web|title=Dhoom all the way|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061210/asp/look/story_7116153.asp|date=10 December 2006|first=Komal|last=Nahta|work=]|access-date=31 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206130032/http://telegraphindia.com/1061210/asp/look/story_7116153.asp|archive-date=6 February 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

''Dhoom 2'' ranked sixth among the highest-grossing opening weekends for international films at the United Kingdom box office with a gross (average per screen) of ]8,151.<ref>{{cite web|title=United Kingdom Box Office|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm|publisher=]|access-date=2 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024094902/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm|archive-date=24 October 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> At the Australian box office, it had the twelfth highest opening and collected approximately ]176,462.<ref name="r6">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 creates "dhoom" at the BO|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/dhoom-2-301106.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218013032/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/dhoom-2-301106.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 February 2013|date=30 November 2006|publisher=One India|access-date=31 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Australia Box Office|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/australia/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm|publisher=]|access-date=2 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024094922/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/australia/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm|archive-date=24 October 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It grossed approximately ]51,453 on five screens in New Zealand.<ref name="r6"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=dhoom2.htm |title=Dhoom 2 (2006)&nbsp;– International Box Office Results&nbsp;– Box Office Mojo |publisher=Boxofficemojo.com |date=23 November 2006 |access-date=4 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103091143/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=dhoom2.htm |archive-date=3 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> ''Dhoom 2'' grossed over US$8,750,000 total in the overseas markets.<ref name="Box Office India"/>


==Reception== ==Reception==
''Dhoom'''s ] was premiered along with '']'', during ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' released on ], {{fy|2006}}.<ref name="r1">{{cite web |title=
Sequel gets 70-hall salute |url=http://www.hrithikrules.com/filmography/displayArt.php?fname=dhoomII/70hallsalute.txt&movname=dhoomII |date=21 November 2006 |work= |publisher=Hrithik Rules |accessdate=28 August 2009}}</ref><ref name="r2">{{cite web |title=Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=kabhialvidanaakehna.htm |date=2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=28 August 2009}}</ref> The film had several ]s to promote the film. ] promoted the film with ] and ].<ref name="budget"/> It was promoted as "]".<ref name="budget"/> The ]s were available across 70 Pepe stores in ], the products include ]s, ], metal accessories and ]s.<ref name="r3"/> The price range for ]s starts from ] 599, ]s for Rs 899, ]s for Rs 1,999 and ] for Rs 1,799.<ref name="r3"/> For ladies, it is Rs 100 fewer than men’s articles.<ref name="r3"/> Chetan Shah, country head, ] ], told:
<blockquote>
This is the first time Pepe Jeans has tied up with any movie anywhere in the world for ] initiatives. We are Dhoom 2’s exclusive brand partners to merchandise, produce and sell apparels and accessories worn by actors like ] and ].<ref name="r3">{{cite web |title=Pepe Jeans says it with 'Dhoom 2' |url=http://www.hrithikrules.com/filmography/displayArt.php?fname=dhoomII/pepe.txt&movname=dhoomII |author=Pritha Mitra Dasgupta |date=12 November 2006 |work= |publisher=Hrithik Rules |accessdate=28 August 2009}}</ref>
</blockquote>


===India===
''Dhoom 2'' successfully grossed ]979,000 at ] on its opening weekend in 63 ]s, becoming the third largest opening weekend for ] films at North America.<ref name="r4">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 rocks the US |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/28dhoom.htm |date=28 November 2006 |author=Arthur J. Pais |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=31 August 2009}}</ref> The film topped the ] with a seventeenth ranking at ].<ref name="r4"/> The film's first day opening gross became the highest opening day gross at ] for Bollywood films.<ref name="r5">{{cite web |title=Dhoom all the way |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061210/asp/look/story_7116153.asp |date=10 December 2006 |author=Komal Nahta |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=31 August 2009}}</ref> In ], the film's ] shared ] of ] 9.42 ]s (Rs 94.2 million).<ref name="r5"/> ''Dhoom 2'' ranked sixth at the ]'s international film weekend gross with a gross (average per screen) of ]8,151.<ref name="r11">{{cite web |title=United Kingdom Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="r6">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 creates 'dhoom' at the BO |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/dhoom-2-301106.html |date=30 November 2006 |work= |publisher=One India |accessdate=31 August 2009}}</ref> At ] box office, the film opened at twelve ranking, collecting approximately ]176,462.<ref name="r6"/><ref name="r10">{{cite web |title=Australia Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/australia/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref> Meanwhile, the film grossed approximately ]51,453 at ] on 5 screens with eighth ranking, later fluctuated the next following weeks.<ref name="r6"/><ref name="r7">{{cite web |title=New Zealand Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/newzealand/?yr=2006&wk=47&p=.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="r8">{{cite web |title=New Zealand Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/newzealand/?yr=2006&wk=48&p=.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="r9">{{cite web |title=New Zealand Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/newzealand/?yr=2006&wk=49&p=.htm |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref>
''Dhoom 2'' received positive reviews from critics.


Taran Adarsh of '']'' gave 4.5/5 stars and wrote "''Dhoom 2'' is a winner all the way. For Yash Raj Films, who've not only produced but also distributed the film, Dhoom 2 should emerge as one of the biggest hits of their career."<ref name=bhreview>{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2 : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/509011|date=24 November 2006|author-link=Taran Adarsh|first=Taran|last=Adarsh|website=]|access-date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525025303/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/509011|archive-date=25 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Rajesh Karkera of '']'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "A complete roller-coaster ride which left me completely enthralled and exhausted. Sure, there are faults when you stop to think rationally. But that does not stop you from being dazzled by the film."<ref name=rdreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/24dhoom.htm|title=Ride the Dhoom 2 rollercoaster!|work=Rediff.com|access-date=13 February 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315050423/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/24dhoom.htm|archive-date=15 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Rajeev Masand of ''CNN-IBN'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote that Dhoom 2 is without doubt better than its predecessor, and that Roshan is the heart and soul of the film.<ref name=ibnreview>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-go-dhoom-2/26974-8-1.html |title=Masand's Verdict: Go Dhoom 2 |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=13 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127115503/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-go-dhoom-2/26974-8-1.html |archive-date=27 November 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>
The film performed successfully at the ]. It broke several ]s made by blockbuster films; opening day and opening weekend grosses mostly.<ref name="r12">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2: Box Office India |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/boxoffice/12546/index.html |author=P.K. Ajith Kumar |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref> At ], the film released in 22 centres in the states and grossed a sum of Rs 65 ] (Rs 65,000,000) within a week.<ref name="r12">{{cite web |title='Dhoom 2' a success in Kerala |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/12/stories/2006121200400200.htm |date=12 December 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref> In ], it released at two theaters, from where the first week's gross was Rs 12 lakh.<ref name="r12"/> From ] and ], the total gross was more than Rs 6 lakh.<ref name="r12"/> At ] and elsewhere ] areas, the film ran over 100 ]s, confirming good reception.<ref name="r13">{{cite web |title=DHOOM 2 completes 100 days this weekend |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/29539.html |date=1 March 2007 |work= |publisher=India Glitz |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref> At ], the film set record of grossing Rs 3,45,462 on the first weekend, becoming success at Chennai.<ref name="r12"/> The film opened to be second place on the following weeks at ] after the release of celebrated '']''.<ref name="r14">{{cite web |title=Chennai box-office- (Dec 8-10) |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14349189 |date=13-14 December 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=2 September 2009}}</ref> Elsewhere in ], the film received a good reception.<ref name="r15">{{cite web |title=Bolly Box office report card - Dec1-Dec7 |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/dec-06-01/09-12-06-dhoom-2.html |date=9 December 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=3 September 2009}}</ref> The film was a box office success and was elevated to a "]" rating on ''Box Office India'' after grossing over Rs 1.34 ]<ref name="gross"/> (]34 million)<ref name="gross2"/> with a budget of Rs 350 ].<ref name="budget"/> '']'' reports the film's gross, whereby USD$2,643,586 inside ] and USD$29,752,841 at foreign countries (including India).<ref name="gross2"/>


===International===
Despite great box office performances, the film received most positive reviews from fans. Review aggregation from ] was 80% ] based on five reviews.<ref name="80%"/> People of '']'' commented, "loaded with enough attitude, Bollywood starpower and buff bodies to stop a speeding train."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 - 2006 |url=http://www.variety.com/profiles/Film/main/185946/Dhoom%202.html?dataSet=1 |date=2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=3 September 2009}}</ref> Rachel Saltz of '']'' reviewed, "The pleasure principle is palpable in the giddy, slick “Dhoom 2,” a satisfying example of the new, thoroughly modern Bollywood. The film is shot in sharp, primary colors, with sophisticated stunts, exotic location hopping and songs sung partly in ] (and available on ] no less). Beginning in the Namibian desert with a bit of post-colonial mischief — the theft (literally) of the ] ] — and making stops in Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro, this cops and robbers tale embraces and devours every cliché, style and half-naked body it encounters. “Dhoom 2” may represent the newfangled Bollywood, but old-fashioned star power is what animates and elevates it above its occasional narrative flaws and longueurs."<ref name="ny times">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 (2006) |url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/376330/Dhoom-2/overview |date=2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=3 September 2009}}</ref>
'']'' reported 93% of 14 critics were positive and gave it a "fresh" certificate.<ref name="RT1">{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2| date=23 November 2006 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhoom_2/?name_order=asc|publisher=]|access-date=22 August 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526023929/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhoom_2/?name_order=asc|archive-date=26 May 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


'']'' wrote "Loaded with enough attitude, Bollywood star-power and buff bodies to stop a speeding train, ''Dhoom 2'' has been doing humongous biz since its 24 November worldwide opening, and provides adequate proof that Yash Raj Films is good for more than just family-oriented romantic comedy-dramas."<ref>{{cite news|title=Dhoom 2&nbsp;– 2006|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117932257.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|work=]|access-date=20 July 2010|first=Derek|last=Elley|date=6 December 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101022102051/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117932257.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|archive-date=22 October 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Rachel Saltz of '']'' wrote "The pleasure principle is palpable in the giddy, slick ''Dhoom 2'', a satisfying example of the new, thoroughly modern Bollywood. It may represent the new-fangled Bollywood, but old-fashioned star power is what animates and elevates it above its occasional narrative flaws and longueurs."<ref>{{cite news|title=Dhoom 2 (2006)|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/376330/Dhoom-2/overview|access-date=3 September 2009|first=Rachel|last=Saltz|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215070046/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/376330/Dhoom-2/overview|archive-date=15 December 2007|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=]|date=2007|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
''Film Journal International'''s Ethan Alter said, "''Dhoom 2'' has all of the benefits of a big-budget Bollywood production: big-name stars, exotic locales, well-produced musical numbers and elaborate (by Bollywood standards, anyway) ] sequences, including a daring train ] and an extended ] ] outside of Rio. In other words, it's exactly like all of the mainstream programmers that Hollywood churns out every summer, although those movies often suffer from a conspicuous shortage of singing and dancing on DayGlo sets. (Just think of how some peppy dance numbers would have enlivened generic blockbusters like '']'' and '']''.) ''Dhoom 2'' makes no lasting contributions to ], but if two-and-a-half hours of disposable entertainment are all you're after, you could do far worse."<ref name="film journal">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2: Back In Action |url=http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003465671 |date=2006 |work= |publisher=Film Journal International |accessdate=3 September 2009}}</ref>


Ethan Alter of ''Film Journal International'' wrote "''Dhoom 2'' has all of the benefits of a big-budget Bollywood production – big-name stars, exotic locales, well-produced musical numbers and elaborate (by Bollywood standards, anyway) action sequences. It makes no lasting contributions to ], but if 2.5 hours of disposable entertainment are all you're after, you could do far worse."<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoom 2: Back in Action|url=http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003465671|year=2006|publisher=Film Journal International|access-date=3 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225200319/http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003465671|archive-date=25 February 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> David Chute of '']'' stated the film was, "A movie meal as satisfying as this one can make you feel that nothing else matters."<ref name="RT1"/>
'']'''s David Chute stated the film, "A movie meal as satisfying as this one can make you feel that nothing else matters. "<ref name="80%"/> ] of '']'' reported, "On the whole, ''Dhoom 2'' is a winner all the way. At the ], the film has already embarked on an earth-shattering initial and with multiple shows being conducted at multiplexes with inflated ] rates, the film will set new records in days to come. For ], who've not only produced but also distributed the film, ''Dhoom 2'' should emerge as one of the biggest hits of their career. ]!"<ref name="bollywood hungama">{{cite web |title=Dhoom 2 : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12546/index.html |date=24 November 2006 |author=] |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=4 September 2009}}</ref> The review mostly praised the ], ], ], ], ] and ], giving it three and a half stars over five ({{rating|3.5|5}}).<ref name="bollywood hungama"/>


Although that, the film received several ] reviews for ]s of the film. Jaspreet Pandohar of '']'' critically claimed the film, "By roping in acclaimed action director Alan Amin to take care of the ]s and spills, you'd expect Gadhvi to have spent time crafting out a sophisticated storyline instead of simply sending his cast on a cat-and-mouse chase around the globe. That the twist in ''Dhoom 2'''s tail is not explained is yet another shortcoming. It's only Roshan's charismatic performance as the criminal mastermind, and the sizzling chemistry he shares with Rai's sassy cohort, that rescues this adventure from becoming an elongated tourism commercial."<ref name="BBC"/> Jaspreet Pandohar gave the film two out of five stars ({{rating|2|5}}).<ref name="BBC">{{cite web |title=BBC - Movies - Review - Dhoom 2 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2006/11/27/dhoom_2_2006_review.shtml |date=12 November 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=4 September 2009}}</ref> Jaspreet Pandohar of '']'' wrote "By roping in acclaimed action director Alan Amin to take care of the thrills and spills, you'd expect Gadhvi to have spent time crafting out a sophisticated storyline instead of simply sending his cast on a cat-and-mouse chase around the globe. It's only Roshan's charismatic performance as the criminal mastermind, and the sizzling chemistry he shares with Rai's sassy cohort, that rescues this adventure from becoming an elongated tourism commercial."<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|title=BBC&nbsp;– Movies&nbsp;– Review&nbsp;– Dhoom 2|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2006/11/27/dhoom_2_2006_review.shtml|date=12 November 2006|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080925032103/http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2006/11/27/dhoom_2_2006_review.shtml|archive-date=25 September 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Manish Gajjar, Bollywood correspondent for ''BBC Shropshire'', wrote "With its high-powered action sequences matching Hollywood standards, ''Dhoom 2'' is a winner all the way at the box office!."<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC&nbsp;– Shropshire&nbsp;– Bollywood&nbsp;– Dhoom 2 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2006/12/dhoom_2_review.shtml |publisher=BBC Shropshire |access-date=10 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111050654/http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2006/12/dhoom_2_review.shtml |archive-date=11 January 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Accolades==
] scene between Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan in the film caused a controversy.]]
''Dhoom 2'' was nominated for several awards that year, but only picked up a few of the major ones. At the ], Roshan won ], out of 8 total nominations for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-awards-2007-207.html |title=Filmfare Award Winners 2007&nbsp;– 52nd (Fifty Second) Fair One Filmfare Awards |publisher=Awardsandshows.com |access-date=18 June 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120807192646/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-awards-2007-207.html |archive-date=7 August 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> At the ], the film won for ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=3167 |title=IIFA announces technical award winners |publisher=Businessofcinema.com |access-date=18 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612135713/http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=3167 |archive-date=12 June 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> At the 2007 ], Rai won ] and Gadhvi won the Hottest Young Filmmaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2007/stardustawards190207.html |title=Max Stardust Awards |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=19 February 2007 |access-date=18 June 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103115358/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2007/stardustawards190207.html |archive-date=3 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The film had eventually caused several impacts on either public or casts. The film's ]s and ]s of driving ]s had caused ] in ] to imitate the stunts, resulting in an increase in the number of ]s in ].<ref name="accidents"/> ] and ] eventually fell for each other since the film, and got married on ], ].<ref name="p16"/><ref name="couples married">{{cite web |title=The Aishwarya Abhishek Wedding |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/ashabhiwed.html |date=20 April 2007 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=4 September 2009}}</ref> The film also sparked a controversy for a scene containing a ] between Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan.<ref name="kiss is bad">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200612021925.htm|title=Obscenity case filed against Aishwarya and Hrithik|work=]|date=2006-12-02|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080118030315/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200612021925.htm|archivedate=2008-01-18|accessdate=2008-11-20}}</ref> The ] involved in the film wasn't inspired from any other robberies, non compared to ''Dhoom''.<ref name="p11">{{cite web |title=Bollywood scripts Kerala's bank heist |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bollywood-scripts-kerala-s-bank-heist_1153520 |author=Don Sebastian |date=29 February 2008 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref> Although that, the robberies was good enough, till it inspired a ]r to rob his ]'s money, where the teenager wore dress similar to Hrithik's clothing.<ref name="p10">{{cite web |title=Inspired by Hrithik, boy robs cash |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-740776,prtpage-1.cms |date=8 December 2006 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=23 August 2009}}</ref>. India's biggest ] ] company, ], also confirmed to release a ] titled ''Dhoom 2.5'', based on the film.<ref name="game"/> The ] in the film also will appear in the video game.<ref name="game2">{{cite web |title=DHOOM 2 Game Coming. Yes, DHOOM. |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/doom/dhoom-2-game-coming-yes-dhoom-235192.php |author=Brian Ashcraft |date=9 February 2007 |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=5 September 2009}}</ref> ] ] Sanjeev Kohli said,
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2006 film by Sanjay Gadhvi Not to be confused with Doom II: Hell on Earth.

Dhoom 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySanjay Gadhvi
Written byVijay Krishna Acharya
Story byAditya Chopra
Produced byAditya Chopra
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byRameshwar S. Bhagat
Music byOriginal Songs:
Pritam Chakraborty
Background Score:
Salim–Sulaiman
Production
company
Yash Raj Films
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
  • 24 November 2006 (2006-11-24)
Running time152 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹350 million
Box officeest.₹1.51 billion

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 with script and dialogues written by Vijay Krishna Acharya from a story by Aditya Chopra, who produced the film under Yash Raj Films. The film, a sequel to Dhoom and the second installment of the Dhoom series, stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra, and Bipasha Basu.

Dhoom 2 was shot primarily in India, Durban and Rio de Janeiro, becoming the first major Hindi film to be shot in Brazil. Dhoom 2 was released on 24 November 2006 to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, soundtrack, cinematography and cast performances (particularly Roshan), but criticism for its script and pacing. The film grossed over ₹1.514 billion and became the highest grossing Hindi film of 2006. It became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time at the time of its release, before being surpassed by Om Shanti Om (2007), and the second highest-grossing Hindi film in overseas markets behind Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), also co-starring Bachchan.

At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, Dhoom 2 received 8 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Gadhvi) and Best Actress (Rai), and won Best Actor (Roshan). The film also marks the second collaboration between Bachchan and Roshan after Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003), and the fourth between Bachchan and Rai after Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) and Umrao Jaan (2006); the latter two fell in love during the production of Dhoom 2 and got married the following year.

Dhoom 2 proved to be controversial post release, due to an appeal by the Mumbai city police commissioner to censor the fast-paced action scenes, owing to fears that it would inspire Indian youths to ride their motorcycles rashly, resulting in an increase in the number of road accidents.

A sequel titled Dhoom 3 was released on 20 December 2013. Abhishek Bachchan has since named Dhoom 2 as his favorite film in the series.

Plot

In the Namib Desert. Mr. A skydives onto a train that is carrying Queen Elizabeth II, where he steals her crown by disguising himself as the Queen, beats her guards and escapes. ACP Jai Dixit and newly promoted SI Ali Akbar Khan are introduced to Shonali Bose, Jai's best friend and a special officer assigned to investigate Mr. A's case. During the initial investigation, Jai analyses the underlying trend in Mr. A's heists and concludes that the theft will follow in one of two famous Mumbai city museums. Jai realizes that the artifact in the museum, which he is guarding, happens to be imperfect and rushes to the other museum, where a disguised Mr. A steals a rare diamond and escapes from the museum.

Mr. A is about to catch a flight, but he sees on the TV that someone else is claiming to be himself and learns that the imposter challenges the cops by saying that they will steal an ancient warrior sword. In response, Jai, Shonali and Khan enforce a strict guard at the location of the sword. Mr. A meets the thief who made the claim on TV in the room that holds the sword. The police are alerted, but they manage to steal the sword. Shonali is injured in the confrontation and they manage to escape. The impersonator turns out to be Sunehri, who idolises Mr. A. Sunehri wants to form an alliance with Mr. A, but he turns her down. After a game of basketball, Mr. A finally agrees to work with Sunehri.

In Rio de Janeiro, Mr. A and Sunehri plan their next heist. As Jai's analysis has named Rio as the location of Mr. A's next heist, Jai and Ali travel there and meet Monali, Shonali's twin sister. Later, Sunehri meets with Jai to discuss her partnership with Mr. A, revealing that they are working together and Jai has promised Sunehri freedom from prison in exchange. The plan is for Sunehri to get close to Mr. A and find out his next plan so that the police can arrest him, but she begins to have her doubts. Mr. A and Sunehri fall in love with each other, where he unveils his real identity as Aryan Singhania. During the Rio Carnival, Aryan, disguised as one of the entertainers, sees Sunehri and Jai together and realizes that Sunehri has been working undercover for Jai.

The next day, Aryan forces Sunehri to play a game of Russian roulette, though she doesn't want to shoot him. After six attempted shots, neither is killed, because Aryan never loaded the gun. Sunehri admits that she betrayed Aryan and confesses her love for him. In their final heist, Aryan and Sunehri steals some early Lydian coins while disguised as performing dwarfs. With the heist successfully pulled off, Jai realises that he has been betrayed, as Sunehri called him on the phone to reveal that she wants to stay with Aryan and breaks off their deal, forcing Jai and Ali to chase them. After the chase, all of them end up on the top of a waterfall, where Ali catches Sunehri. Sunehri, despite conveying her feelings for Aryan, shoots him. Aryan falls from the waterfall, after which Jai allows Sunehri to go free.

Six months later, it is revealed that Aryan survived and has opened a restaurant in the Fiji islands with Sunehri. Jai meets Aryan and Sunehri at the restaurant and states that he does not wish to imprison the couple despite their crimes. Aryan reveals that the all stolen artifacts can be found via a digital watch. Jai is aware of the couple's feelings towards each other and releases them with a warning against returning to their life of crime. After leaving, Jai receives a phone call, and informs Ali that they should be heading back to India for their next case.

Cast

Production

Development

The Dhoom franchise began with the release of Dhoom in 2004. The film emerged as a commercial success at the box-office and received positive reviews from audiences, but mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. As a result, producer Yash Chopra announced plans for a sequel, titled Dhoom 2 – Back in Action. John Abraham, portrayer of Kabir Sharma, the villain of the predecessor, was eliminated from the sequel because Chopra did not want Dhoom 2 to repeat the stories featured in its predecessor. Instead, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai were introduced into the franchise as the sequel's main villains. Rai's character was summarized as Catwoman, a female fictional comic book femme fatale or anti-hero. Rai stated, "All I can tell you is it would be nothing like anything you've seen me do before." Producer Aditya Chopra told Rai to lose weight after she gained it for her role in Bride & Prejudice (2004). Yash Chopra stated, "But yes, the role does require Rai to convey oodles of sensuality. She has asked for a couple of months to get into shape. We (at Yash Raj Films) are very clear about every character in every script and what's required of the actors. Before Dhoom, Esha Deol was specifically briefed about the look and the attitude she needed to cultivate. She readily agreed, and look at what Dhoom did to her career!" Roshan also lost 5 kg for his role at Aditya Chopra's request. With the exception of Abraham and Deol, all of the other main actors in Dhoom reprised their roles for Dhoom 2.

Filming

Dhoom 2 was filmed in Mumbai (India), Namibia, Durban (South Africa), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), making it the first Bollywood movie to be shot in Brazil. In total, production lasted 18 months and cost of ₹350 million. To ensure the sequel would be different from the original, which became famous for its brash motorcycle stunts, director Sanjay Gadhvi included very few motorcycles in Dhoom 2. Nonetheless, Roshan's role required him to perform several dangerous stunts involving activities such as roller-blading, sand boarding and snow-boarding.

Dhoom 2 made extensive use of visual effects, which were filmed at Yash Raj Studios. While shooting at Yash Raj Studios, the film suffered from a flood that destroyed the studio sets and delayed production. Fight and action sequences were storyboarded before being shown to Gadhvi and Allan Amin, who would make changes. The scenes were then sketched, given "proper shot-list", and shared with Tata Elxsi, who oversaw the pre-visualization of the sequences. Several scenes were filmed with the use of green screen and computer-generated imagery. For example, the stunts Roshan performed on a train in the Namib Desert used green screen; after Roshan recorded the stunts on a set, Gadhvi traveled to the desert to film the background. Other stunts were performed by stuntmen whose faces were later digitally exchanged with the actors'.

The bullet effects and Roshan's gadgets and the mechanical arm were also computer-generated. The scene involving Bachchan coming out of a lake using a jet ski was created using a green screen. The stunt came out at 90 degrees, but Gadhvi wanted a 60 degrees jump. So, it was shot with a Super 35, and hence the angle could be changed. Gadhvi discussed the use of technology in an interview:

We've done animation and pre-visualization for all the action sequences in Dhoom 2 and that is very important in terms of planning, cost effectiveness and also it's a new way of preparing for the shoot and the film especially which is as set on such a large canvas such as Dhoom 2. In Dhoom, we had all the action sequences broken down and written. In this movie, we had very big action sequences, so we had all the scenes storyboarded, and they would be checked, double checked and triple checked by myself, Alan Amin, and Adi, and we would then rectify if needed, and that would be our level of planning.

Music

Main article: Dhoom 2 (soundtrack)

The soundtrack of Dhoom 2 was composed by Pritam Chakraborty with lyrics penned by Sameer except "Dhoom Again" by Asif Ali Beg. Although most of the song's lyrics are primarily written in Hindi with some English, "Dhoom Again" is almost entirely in English. The soundtrack received mixed reviews from critics but high praise from the audience. It became the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year.

Release

Dhoom 2 was released on 24 November 2006 in India, where it received the widest release in Indian cinema at the time with over 1800 prints, including 250 digital copies. Some locations raised ticket prices for the film.

Legal issues

Mumbai police commissioner calls for censoring of the fast-paced rash driving scenes in the film due to fears that it would inspire Indian youths to ride their motorcycles rashly, resulting in an increase in the number of road accidents. Unlike the original, the robberies depicted in Dhoom 2 were not inspired by any real-life crimes. Dhoom 2 allegedly inspired the robbery of a man by his nephew, who wore clothing similar to Hrithik Roshan in the film while committing the crime. Following the release, Aishwarya Rai received legal notices from several viewers and fans for a kissing scene with Hrithik Roshan.

Marketing

Dhoom 2's teaser trailer was released along with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which released on 11 August 2006.

It was promoted with several tie-ins. Coca-Cola promoted the film as "Coke Uthale, Dhoom Machale". India's video game producing company FXLabs developed two games based on the film: Dhoom 2 (2007) and Dhoom 2.5 (2008). Pepe Jeans sold Dhoom 2-related garments, including shirts, jeans, bandannas, caps, and metal accessories. Chetan Shah, the country head of Pepe Jeans London, stated – "Pepe Jeans is tremendously excited to be associated with the most awaited movie of the year Dhoom:2. The incredible ensemble cast of Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra and the exciting and explosive content of the film encapsulates everything that the Pepe Jeans brand stands for - young, cool, trendy, hip, fashionable and innovative. While promoting Dhoom 2, Roshan admitted feeling foolish over his past statements about his co-star Rai being a "pretty face with no talent" after they worked together for the first time in Dhoom 2. The duo were again cast opposite each other in Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Guzaarish (2010), and thus went on to become one of the most-loved on-screen pairs of Bollywood.

Box office

In India, Dhoom 2 broke several box-office records, mainly those for opening day and opening weekend grosses, including a first week of ₹66 million in Mumbai and ₹179 million for all of India. In Mumbai, distributors received a profit of ₹94 million on the first week's business. Box Office India awarded it a "blockbuster" rating after the film netted ₹803 million in India and grossed ₹1.5 billion worldwide on a budget of ₹350 million. It is currently the 13th highest-grossing film in India (unadjusted for inflation).

Dhoom 2 grossed US$979,000 in North America in 63 theatres over its three-day opening weekend ($1.3 million over four days), becoming the third largest opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America. Overall, it was the seventeenth ranked film at the American box office. Box Office Mojo reports it earned a total of $2,643,586 inside the United States and a total of $29,752,841 in other countries, including India. In Dubai, it achieved the highest first day opening for a Bollywood film.

Dhoom 2 ranked sixth among the highest-grossing opening weekends for international films at the United Kingdom box office with a gross (average per screen) of £8,151. At the Australian box office, it had the twelfth highest opening and collected approximately A$176,462. It grossed approximately NZ $51,453 on five screens in New Zealand. Dhoom 2 grossed over US$8,750,000 total in the overseas markets.

Reception

India

Dhoom 2 received positive reviews from critics.

Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave 4.5/5 stars and wrote "Dhoom 2 is a winner all the way. For Yash Raj Films, who've not only produced but also distributed the film, Dhoom 2 should emerge as one of the biggest hits of their career." Rajesh Karkera of Rediff gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "A complete roller-coaster ride which left me completely enthralled and exhausted. Sure, there are faults when you stop to think rationally. But that does not stop you from being dazzled by the film." Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave 3/5 stars and wrote that Dhoom 2 is without doubt better than its predecessor, and that Roshan is the heart and soul of the film.

International

Rotten Tomatoes reported 93% of 14 critics were positive and gave it a "fresh" certificate.

Variety wrote "Loaded with enough attitude, Bollywood star-power and buff bodies to stop a speeding train, Dhoom 2 has been doing humongous biz since its 24 November worldwide opening, and provides adequate proof that Yash Raj Films is good for more than just family-oriented romantic comedy-dramas." Rachel Saltz of The New York Times wrote "The pleasure principle is palpable in the giddy, slick Dhoom 2, a satisfying example of the new, thoroughly modern Bollywood. It may represent the new-fangled Bollywood, but old-fashioned star power is what animates and elevates it above its occasional narrative flaws and longueurs."

Ethan Alter of Film Journal International wrote "Dhoom 2 has all of the benefits of a big-budget Bollywood production – big-name stars, exotic locales, well-produced musical numbers and elaborate (by Bollywood standards, anyway) action sequences. It makes no lasting contributions to world cinema, but if 2.5 hours of disposable entertainment are all you're after, you could do far worse." David Chute of L.A. Weekly stated the film was, "A movie meal as satisfying as this one can make you feel that nothing else matters."

Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC wrote "By roping in acclaimed action director Alan Amin to take care of the thrills and spills, you'd expect Gadhvi to have spent time crafting out a sophisticated storyline instead of simply sending his cast on a cat-and-mouse chase around the globe. It's only Roshan's charismatic performance as the criminal mastermind, and the sizzling chemistry he shares with Rai's sassy cohort, that rescues this adventure from becoming an elongated tourism commercial." Manish Gajjar, Bollywood correspondent for BBC Shropshire, wrote "With its high-powered action sequences matching Hollywood standards, Dhoom 2 is a winner all the way at the box office!."

Accolades

Dhoom 2 was nominated for several awards that year, but only picked up a few of the major ones. At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, Roshan won Best Actor, out of 8 total nominations for the film. At the 8th IIFA Awards, the film won for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup. At the 2007 Stardust Awards, Rai won Star of the Year – Female and Gadhvi won the Hottest Young Filmmaker.

52nd Filmfare Awards:

Won

Nominated

2007 MTV India Style Awards:

At the 2007 MTV India Style Awards, Dhoom 2 swept nearly all of the film awards, winning the following:

  • Most Stylish Film – Dhoom 2
  • Most Stylish Actor – Male – Hrithik Roshan
  • Most Stylish Actor – Female – Aishwarya Rai
  • Most Stylish New Look – Hrithik Roshan
  • Most Stylish Body – Hrithik Roshan
  • Most Stylish Couple – Hrithik Roshan & Aishwarya Rai
  • Most Stylish Song in A Film – Shiamak Davar (choreographer)
  • Most Stylish Bollywood Designer – Anaita Shroff Adajania

Home media

Dhoom 2 was released in DVD format in February 2007 by Yash Raj Films in all regions as a two-disc set and for region 1 as a single-disc set. The film was released on Blu-ray in December 2009.

Sequel

Main article: Dhoom 3

See also

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