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Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R. Madhavan came together for Rajkumar Hirani's 2009 blockbuster 3 idiots which made Rs 202 crore at the box-office at that time, a record that took four years to be broken. The film that finally marched ahead of this comedy was Shah Rukh Khan's
Chennai Express in 2013.
The 3 idiots sequel
There were talks that Hirani will return with the sequel and it may star Vicky Kaushal in the lead too.
According to an industry source, Aamir Khan has officially started working on the sequel to 3 Idiots. The project is presently in its pre-production phase, and it has been confirmed that the original trio, Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, are set to reprise their roles in the much-awaited follow-up.
The source further revealed that the sequel will feature a major time leap, meaning the characters will no longer be at the same stage of life as seen in the 2009 film. Interestingly, the biggest twist surrounding the project is its timeline. While a time jump has been confirmed, it is still unclear whether the story will unfold before or after the events of the original film. The insider maintains that only Aamir currently knows the exact direction of the storyline. Meanwhile, Rajkumar Hirani, who helmed the original blockbuster, is also reportedly returning to direct the sequel.
The film became a cult favourite for its emotional storytelling, memorable college friendships, and strong message on the education system. A massive blockbuster worldwide, 3 Idiots crossed Rs 400 crore globally and also witnessed tremendous success in China, where it surpassed the box office collections of Avatar, making it one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films.
The 3 idiots sequel
There were talks that Hirani will return with the sequel and it may star Vicky Kaushal in the lead too.
According to an industry source, Aamir Khan has officially started working on the sequel to 3 Idiots. The project is presently in its pre-production phase, and it has been confirmed that the original trio, Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, are set to reprise their roles in the much-awaited follow-up.
The source further revealed that the sequel will feature a major time leap, meaning the characters will no longer be at the same stage of life as seen in the 2009 film. Interestingly, the biggest twist surrounding the project is its timeline. While a time jump has been confirmed, it is still unclear whether the story will unfold before or after the events of the original film. The insider maintains that only Aamir currently knows the exact direction of the storyline. Meanwhile, Rajkumar Hirani, who helmed the original blockbuster, is also reportedly returning to direct the sequel.
The film became a cult favourite for its emotional storytelling, memorable college friendships, and strong message on the education system. A massive blockbuster worldwide, 3 Idiots crossed Rs 400 crore globally and also witnessed tremendous success in China, where it surpassed the box office collections of Avatar, making it one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films.
