Aamir Khan to act in 'Dhoom 3'

Finally the official announcement of 'Dhoom 3' has been made from the Yash Raj Films. The production house's most anticipated movie, 'Dhoom 3' is reported to go on floors soon and this time, tinsel town's Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan is going to play the bad guy role.

By signing 'Dhoom 3', Aamir has become the highest paid actor for a Yash Raj film. He will have a whopping 33% of share in the profits of the film. It is Aamir’s third movie with YRF, after 'Parampara' and 'Fanaa'. For Yash Raj Chopra, it is a great pleasure to have Aamir Khan on board with YRF once again.

Produced by Aditya Chopra, 'Dhoom: 3' will be written & directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya @ Victor, who has penned 'Dhoom 1' and 'Dhoom 2'. Pritam will score the music. Both Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will continue their iconic cop roles of Jai Dixit and Ali.

The shooting of 'Dhoom: 3' will begin on december this year and is slated for 2012 Christmas release.