The investigation into Dr. Kalam's murder is led by Inspector Aditya (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), a tough and intelligent cop. As the story unfolds, Aakash and Abhay join forces with Aditya to catch the culprit behind Dr. Kalam's murder.

The story begins with Aakash (Abhishek Bachchan), a magician who teams up with his friend and assistant, Abhay (Upendra Yadav), to perform magic shows in Las Vegas. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when Aakash's mentor, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Dalip Tahil), is murdered by a notorious thief, Victor (Paul Blackthorne).

Dhoom 3 received mixed reviews from critics but performed well at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2013 in India.