Bollywood fans rejoice! Aamir Khan has officially confirmed that the much-awaited 3 Idiots sequel is in development, putting years of speculation to rest. The iconic 2009 blockbuster, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, will see its beloved characters reunite a decade after engineering college chaos.
Original Stars Return
Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor Khan reprise their roles, with Hirani back in the director’s chair. Aamir shared his excitement in an Amar Ujala interview: “Raju is working on 3 Idiots 2 right now. I’ve heard the story and it’s wonderful – unusual, with the same humour as the first film.”
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10 Years Later Story
The sequel picks up 10 years after the original events, continuing the engineers’ journey. Aamir praised the “beautiful story” by Hirani and screenwriter Abhijat Joshi, eager to reprise his memorable Phunsukh Wangdu character.
Legacy of a Blockbuster
3 Idiots—loosely adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone, revolutionized Bollywood with ₹400 crore worldwide gross, 3 National Awards, and cult status through endless TV/OTT reruns.
