Dhoom (2004)
DirectorSanjay Gadhvi
StarringJohn Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, Esha Deol, Uday Chopra
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Action and crime thriller fans who enjoy a cop-versus-thief chase with a biker gang.
Where to watch Dhoom online in India
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Dhoom OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 27 August 2004 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 28 November 2025 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 7763 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Dhoom Collection: all movies in order
- Dhoom (27 August 2004) · this movie
- Dhoom 2 (24 November 2006)
- Dhoom 3 (19 December 2013)
- Dhoom 4 (release date not announced)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Dhoom Collection.
Dhoom story (no spoilers)
A gang of bikers led by the cool-headed and arrogant Kabir is on a robbing spree in Mumbai. ACP Jai Dixit is put in charge of the case and recruits a bumbling bike mechanic and racer to help him nab them. The film sets a cat-and-mouse conflict between the cop and the thief, with action, crime, drama and thriller elements driving the tone.
Should you watch Dhoom?
Watch it for
- Sanjay Gadhvi directs a 129-minute action-crime thriller that pits John Abraham's Kabir against Abhishek Bachchan's ACP Jai Dixit.
- The cast includes Esha Deol as Sheena, Uday Chopra as Ali and Rimi Sen as Sweety Dixit, adding a mix of characters to the chase.
- Pritam Chakraborty's music scores the Hindi-English film, which carries a UA certificate in India.
- It is the first entry in the Dhoom Collection, released in India on 27 August 2004.
Skip it if
- You prefer films without a UA certificate, as Dhoom carries a UA rating in India.
- You are not a fan of action-crime thrillers with a runtime of 129 minutes.
- You want a standalone story without franchise ties; Dhoom is the first of the Dhoom Collection.
Dhoom cast
John Abrahamas Kabir
Abhishek Bachchanas ACP Jai Dixit
Esha Deolas Sheena
Uday Chopraas Ali
Rimi Senas Sweety Dixit
Manoj Joshias ShekharDhoom movie details
| Director | Sanjay Gadhvi |
|---|---|
| Writer | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
| Music | Pritam Chakraborty |
| Cinematography | Nirav Shah |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra |
| Release date | 27 August 2004 |
| Runtime | 2h 9m (129 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi, English |
| Original title | धूम |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $1.5 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $12.0 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Dhoom family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and action-crime genre; it is not a detailed content review. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Dhoom official trailer
Our verdict
Dhoom is a 129-minute action-crime thriller from director Sanjay Gadhvi, with John Abraham as Kabir and Abhishek Bachchan as ACP Jai Dixit. It launched the Dhoom Collection and remains a straightforward genre watch for those who like cop-and-thief chases. The UA certificate and Mumbai setting frame it as a film for mature action fans rather than young children.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dhoom online in India?
Dhoom is available for subscription streaming on Netflix in India. It is not listed as free on any major Indian OTT platform, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When did Dhoom release in India?
Dhoom was released theatrically in India on 27 August 2004. Its OTT release date in India is 28 November 2025.
Who is in the cast of Dhoom?
The cast includes John Abraham as Kabir, Abhishek Bachchan as ACP Jai Dixit, Esha Deol as Sheena, Uday Chopra as Ali, Rimi Sen as Sweety Dixit, Manoj Joshi as Shekhar, Sanjay M. Singh as Rahul and Farid Amiri as Tony.
Who directed Dhoom?
Dhoom was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. The music was composed by Pritam Chakraborty.
What is the watch order of the Dhoom Collection?
The Dhoom Collection in release order is: 1. Dhoom (2004), 2. Dhoom 2 (2006), 3. Dhoom 3 (2013), and 4. Dhoom 4 (date not announced). Dhoom is the first film in the franchise.
Page last updated 24 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.