- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
More than a decade after 3 Idiots became a cultural phenomenon, a sequel is officially in the works. Aamir Khan confirmed that Rajkumar Hirani is developing 3 Idiots 2, with the story revisiting Rancho, Farhan and Raju years later. He called the idea 'wonderful', adding that the script is still being refined.
In a conversation with Amar Ujala, Aamir Khan said, "Raju is working on 3 Idiots 2 right now. I’ve heard the story, and it’s wonderful. It’s unusual, with the same humour as the first film and follows the characters 10 years later." Khan acknowledged that he may reprise his role as Phunsukh Wangdu, describing the story by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi as 'beautiful' and indicating interest in returning to the character.
Aamir Khan also acknowledged that he may reprise his role as Phunsukh Wangdu, describing the story by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi as “beautiful,” and indicating interest in returning to the character.
About 3 Idiots: 3 Idiots is a Hindi coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani and co-written with Abhijat Joshi. Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, with Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Mona Singh and Omi Vaidya in supporting roles. The story follows three engineering students and unfolds across two timelines, blending humour with a critique of India’s education system.
Loosely adapted from Five Point Someone, the film also draws inspiration from real-life innovators, including Sonam Wangchuk, who influenced Aamir Khan’s character. It combines fiction with real ideas, adding authenticity to its narrative.
Released on December 24, 2009, the film received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, performances, music, and message. It broke multiple box office records and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of its time, also finding strong success in international markets like China and Japan.