Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the beloved 3 Idiots 16 years ago, has now shared an update on its sequel. The filmmaker said that he and his writer Abhijat Joshi are still working on the script, which will show what Rancho, Farhan and Raju are up to today. In the 2009 film, Rancho, played by Aamir Khan, had settled in Ladakh as a teacher, Farhan, played by R Madhavan, had become a wildlife photographer, and Raju, played by Sharman Joshi, had settled well in his career.
Rajkumar Hirani on ‘3 Idiots’ sequel
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Rajkumar gave an update on the sequel and said it will not be about college at all. “I’m still working on that script. There is a lot of work left. It’s primarily about what happens to these characters 15-20 years later. It’s not about college or anything. They are married and have children now. They are experiencing mid-life crisis, and so we will have to see, now what next?” he said. The original film was loved by audiences for its take on India’s education system and its message about following one’s passion. Its famous dialogue “All is well” became one of the most remembered lines in Hindi cinema. When asked if the sequel would also have a message, Hirani laughed and said, “Of course. A big one!”.
Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan expected to return for ‘3 Idiots’ sequel
The sequel is expected to bring back Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan in their original roles. However, it is still not known whether other beloved characters from the film will also make a comeback, including Omi Vaidya’s Chatur, Boman Irani’s Viru Sahastrabuddhe, Mona Singh‘s Mona Sahastrabuddhe and Javed Jaffrey’s Ranchhoddas Shamaldas Chanchad.
About ‘3 Idiots’
‘3 Idiots’, released in 2009, was a satirical comedy-drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani and co-written with Abhijat Joshi. The film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Indian cinema.
