Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots' Sequel Titled 4 Idiots; Rajkumar Hirani Casts Fourth Member To Join Franchise - Report

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Idiots fans are you listening? Cine buffs have been waiting with bated breaths for updates on Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi starrer comedy drama and it seems that the wait has just got over. As fans would know, 3 Idiots' sequel was reported to be in the works. On Thursday, December 18, we got our hands on an important update regarding the much-awaited sequel. According to a source close to the film, the makers have locked a tentative working title for the sequel. It was also reported that the script of the hit film's sequel has been already locked and filming is expected to commence in 2026 under the direction of Rajkumar Hirani. A recent update gives the tentative title of the movie.

3 Idiots' sequel receives tentative title - 4 Idiots

As per a report in Pinkvilla, an industry insider revealed that the project is currently being developed under the provisional title 4 Idiots. While the title is not final and could change at a later stage, the creative team is keen on expanding the beloved franchise by introducing a new central character. The source said, “The script is currently being developed under a tentative working title, 4 Idiots. While this title is still subject to change, the makers are looking out for a superstar to expand the iconic franchise beyond its original trio. The makers are actively searching for a fourth idiot, could be a superstar name.”ALSO READ: Aamir Khan Attends Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Premiere With Girlfriend Gauri Spratt, Couple Cutely Poses For Paps

More about 3 Idiots' sequel

The source further shared that the writing process is actively underway, with the team focused on making the sequel bigger and more impactful than the first installment. The source further added, “The writing process is underway, and the team is making sure it gets bigger and better and continues from where it was left in the first part. Yet, this isn’t just a simple continuation but will also be introducing new elements to justify the addition of a fourth core character."

More about 4 Idiots' star cast

The original cast, Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is expected to return and reprise their iconic roles from the 2009 blockbuster. However, the possibility of a new superstar joining the ensemble as the fourth lead has already sparked curiosity and excitement among fans and moviegoers.Although 4 Idiots remains only a working title for now, the very idea of adding a fourth protagonist marks a bold creative step for such a celebrated franchise.The upcoming sequel will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with Vidhu Vinod Chopra producing the film alongside Hirani and Aamir Khan, promising a project that stays true to the spirit of the original while taking the franchise in an exciting new direction.

Why 3 Idiots struck a chord with audience

Released in 2009, 3 Idiots became a cultural phenomenon, igniting widespread discussions about India’s education system and redefining box-office success. The film also made history as the first Indian movie to cross the Rs 200-crore mark domestically.