Vicky Kaushal replaces Abhishek Bachchan in Dhoom 4; who will step in Uday Chopra's shoes? - Reports

Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal might recollaborate for Dhoom 4 after Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War

Vicky Kaushal, Abhishek Bachchan in Dhoom 4

Long back, it was reported that Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra are unlikely to return to Dhoom 4 after being the unmatched duo in the three installments of the film. Now, there's buzz that Vicky Kaushal might join the franchise and step into Abhishek's shoes. Dhoom 4 will see Ranbir Kapoor as the lead antagonist, and the schedule for the film was out a few days back. While there might be a replacement for junior Bachchan, who can replace Uday Chopra? Here's everything to know...

Vicky Kaushal joins Dhoom 4, to replace Abhishek Bachchan?

A report on PeepingMoon suggests that Vicky Kaushal met YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra, who expressed his interest to cast the actor in two projects, one of which is Dhoom 4. Vicky, if cast, could end up replacing Abhishek Bachchan's cop role, ACP Jai Dixit. Apart from Dhoom 4, Vicky is being considered for Alia Bhatt’s Alpha. The actor might work in either one or both the projects, but it’s all in the talking stage at the moment.

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Ranbir Kapoor the lead antagonist in Dhoom 4

Dhoom franchise has been about antagonists, with a new one cast with every installment. John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan have been associated with the previous installments. This time, Ranbir Kapoor has replaced them and his schedule for the same is out too. This means that if things work out, then Ranbir and Vicky will collaborate beyond Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War too.

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Who will replace Uday Chopra?

Apart from Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra is also likely to be replaced in Dhoom 4. However, there is no news about who could replace him. Similarly, there's little information on who could be the leading lady this time around. Dhoom featured Eisha Deol, while Dhoom 2 had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Dhoom 3 featured Katrina Kaif as the female lead.

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