Aamir Khan's new action movie Dhoom 3 has shattered Bollywood box office records by scoring the biggest opening ever for an Indian film worldwide.

The film grossed a total of $28.11 million (£18.74 million) in its debut weekend (20-22Dec13), earning $16.7 million (£11.13 million) in India alone, setting a new record.

It also made history in North America and Australia, while in the U.K., Dhoom 3 landed the highest non-festival/holiday opening for a Bollywood film with a $1.45 million (£966,670) gross, according to production company Yash Raj Films.

The latest installment of the Dhoom franchise stars Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, reprising their roles as Indian cops, in pursuit of an illusionist, played by Khan, and his love interest Katrina Kaif.