Mumbai: 3 Idiots is set to return with a sequel that brings back its original stars after 15 years. It is said that the project will bring back Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi and will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra will join as a producer with Hirani along with Aamir Khan. The source also reports that the script is complete and the makers are going to start shooting in the second half of 2026.
What the sequel promises
According to the reports of Pinkvilla, the sequel picks up nearly 15 years after the original characters went their separate ways in the climax. The new story will bring Rancho, Farhan, Raju and Pia back together for a fresh adventure. The tone is likely to follow the same balance of humour and heart of the first film and recreate the characters as adults with new life worries and laughs.
The core cast from the 2009 hit, 3 Idiots is reported to be on board: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. Rajkumar Hirani will direct and Vidhu Vinod Chopra will back the film along with Hirani and Aamir Khan. The return of this dream team is already creating excitement due to the impact of the first movie on viewers and its popularity over the years.
Why now and how the idea came together
Sources say Hirani had long thought about revisiting 3 Idiots but only recently found the right time and story to do justice to the original. The director reportedly delayed further work on his Dadasaheb Phalke biopic to focus on expanding the sequel idea into a full screenplay. The filmmakers desired a script that would be worthy of the legacy of the original movie and they believe that the screenplay does so.
The report indicated that the script of 3 Idiots sequel is locked and the film will be on the floors in the second half of 2026. That timeline suggests the team plans to use the coming months for final pre production, casting confirmations and scheduling so the shoot can begin on time. Fans should watch for official announcements from the production team as dates and locations are finalised.
Where this fits in the makers’ schedules
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has previously spoken about the possibility of sequels and follow ups to some of his biggest films and has been linked to multiple ideas. The producer and the director have both worked on long gestation projects, so a careful, patient approach to this sequel aligns with how they have handled big films before. Industry reports also note that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have temporarily put their Dadasaheb Phalke biopic on hold because they are not satisfied with the script at the moment. That pause may have freed up creative space for Hirani to develop the 3 Idiots sequel.
3 Idiots became a cultural touchstone when it released in 2009. The film started conversations about India’s education system and became the first Indian film to cross big box office milestones at the time. The original remains one of the most loved Hindi films of the last two decades, and seeing the central quartet back together promises both nostalgia and a contemporary story that could connect with today’s audience.
What to expect from the story and tone
Reports say the sequel of 3 Idiots will retain the emotional honesty and comic timing that made the first film a favourite. But it will also reveal the characters older with new responsibility and new types of humour that bring about life experience. In short, audiences can expect a blend of familiar warmth and fresh maturity.
If the Pinkvilla scoop holds, 3 Idiots 2 will be one of Bollywood’s most talked about projects of the coming years. The original film’s place in popular culture gives the sequel high expectations, and the involvement of Hirani, Aamir Khan and Vidhu Vinod Chopra suggests the makers are aiming for something that respects the first film’s legacy while offering new moments for fans to cherish. Keep an eye out for official confirmations from the makers and cast in the months ahead.
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