Aamir Khan kickstarts 3 Idiots 2 with Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, movie to see a major time leap
Mumbai, May 14
The news of Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan's superhit movie 3 Idiots to have a sequel to it, had taken the internet by storm.
A source has now revealed that Aamir Khan has officially begun work on the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster.
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, which means 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.
For the uninitiated, Aamir Khan's Rancho from 3 Idiots, became one of the most iconic characters in Indian cinema, loved for his humour, wisdom, and refreshing outlook on life.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots featured R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Boman Irani, and Mona Singh in key roles
The film became a huge blockbuster worldwide, and crossed ₹400 crore globally.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Time leap sounds interesting! Imagine seeing Rancho as a middle-aged professor still inspiring students, Farhan as a successful wildlife photographer struggling with family life, and Raju as a corporate bigwig who's forgotten his roots. That could be really deep actually. But please no item numbers or forced comedy - keep the soul of the original intact!
As someone who watched 3 Idiots in the US, it's amazing how that film resonated globally. The message about education and passion over rote learning was universal. I'm skeptical about sequels to beloved films (I've been burned by too many Hollywood ones), but if anyone can pull it off, it's this team. Hope they do justice to the original spirit.
My only concern is: will Kareena Kapoor be back? Her character Pia was such an integral part of the story! Also, Boman Irani as Virus was legendary - if he returns too, that would be epic. But honestly, the education system in India hasn't changed much since 2009, so the sequel's message could be even more relevant today. All in for this! 🎬
Look, I love the original as much as anyone, but why can't Bollywood let good movies be? Every classic is getting a sequel these days - Lagaan, Sholay, now 3 Idiots. The magic of 3 Idiots was that it was fresh and unexpected. A sequel 15 years later feels like a cash grab. Prove me wrong, Aamir sir!
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