Aamir Khan confirms 3 Idiots sequel, says script set 10 years later

Aamir Khan has confirmed that Rajkumar Hirani is working on 3 Idiots 2, which picks up 10 years later. The sequel brings back Phunsukh Wangdu and keeps the original film's humour.

In Short

• Aamir said the sequel script still needs work despite strong story
• He described the new plot as unusual and rooted in familiar humour
• The film revisits Rancho, Farhan and Raju a decade after events

More than a decade after 3 Idiots became a cultural touchstone, a sequel is now officially in the works. Actor and producer Aamir Khan has confirmed that filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is developing 3 Idiots 2, with the story set to revisit its beloved characters years later.

AAMIR KHAN CONFIRMS 3 IDIOTS 2

Speaking about the project, Aamir revealed that he had heard the story and described it as “wonderful”, while noting that the script is still being refined. According to Aamir, the sequel will pick up the lives of Rancho, Farhan and Raju nearly 10 years after the events of the original film.

In an interview with Amar Ujala, he said, "Raju is working on 3 Idiots 2 right now. I’ve heard the story, and it’s wonderful." He added that while the screenplay needs further work, the core idea stands out. "It’s unusual, with the same humour as the first film, and follows the characters 10 years later," he said.

Aamir also expressed excitement about stepping back into the role of Phunsukh Wangdu. Calling it a “beautiful story” conceived by Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi, he said he is looking forward to revisiting the character.

Released in 2009, 3 Idiots starred Aamir alongside R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film struck a chord with audiences for its take on India’s education system, friendship and the idea of choosing passion over societal expectations.

Its performances, memorable dialogues and music have helped it remain widely popular over the years, with speculation around a sequel frequently resurfacing.

OTHER PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE

Aamir also shared that his planned reunion with Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke has been put on hold due to script-related issues.

Separately, reports suggest that Aamir is in talks to portray Ashneer Grover in a biopic, with Shraddha Kapoor reportedly being considered as the female lead and Rahul Mody as director. An official announcement on the project is still awaited.

At present, Aamir is also promoting his son Junaid Khan’s upcoming film Ek Din, which stars Sai Pallavi and is slated for release on May 1.

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