Bollywood over the years has given its audience some iconic movies. Despite these movies being released years ago fans would give anything to watch them again on the big screen. Today we will discuss a film that was released eight years ago and turned out to be a cult classic. The movie received so much love that it went on to have three sequels. Interestingly the film we are talking about was initially offered to Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan. However both actors turned it down and later it made a flop actor a superstar. If you are wondering which movie we are talking about it is none other than Dhoom. Directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner Dhoom was released in 2004. After its release the film received a positive response and became a hit. The film was made on a budget of Rs 70 lakh and did a business of Rs 47 crore worldwide. When Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan Refused Dhoom When the movie went into production the makers approached Salman Khan to play the antagonist. However due to some undisclosed reasons Salman turned down the film. Following this the makers also approached Sanjay Dutt. However Sanjay too refused the offer. This Flop Actor Was Cast in Dhoom After the refusal from Sanjay and Salman the movie was offered to John Abraham. The actor had made his debut in 2003 with Jism. However he was not considered an established hero in Bollywood until Dhoom was released. In 2004 when Dhoom hit the big screens it became a huge breakthrough for Johns career. This role became the turning point of his journey in Bollywood. Apart from John Dhoom also featured Abhishek Bachchan Uday Chopra Esha Deol and Rimi Sen in important roles. This film was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2004.