MUMBAI: After Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi quit Yash Raj Films, the search for an efficient director who would fill up the space was on for some time.

In fact, it was a three-film deal with Gadhvi that was never renewed, for which the director quit.

Eventually, it has been decided that Aditya Chopra will don the director’s cap for the eagerly-awaited Dhoom 3. He had last directed Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in 2008.

While Shah Rukh Khan in all likelihood would be playing a negative role, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra would essay their regular roles. The leading ladies are yet to be finalised.

The film will go on the floors in March next year.