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Aamir Khan has confirmed that the much-awaited sequel to the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots is currently in development. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi are actively working on the script of 3 Idiots 2. Aamir said he has already heard the story and is impressed with it.
“The story has turned out very well. It has the same kind of humor and it is a very unusual story,” Aamir said.
Aamir expressed confidence in the writing team, saying Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi have conceived and written the story beautifully.
No official announcement regarding the cast, shooting schedule or release date has been made yet. However, Aamir’s positive feedback suggests that the project is moving forward steadily.
The original 3 Idiots, which also starred R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, was a massive commercial and critical success and continues to inspire audiences even 17 years later.
Sequel Set 10 Years After Original Film
Aamir disclosed that the new film will continue the story of the same characters from the original movie, but set 10 years later. He described the script as “very good” and “unusual”, while retaining the same kind of humour that made the first film a cult classic.“The story has turned out very well. It has the same kind of humor and it is a very unusual story,” Aamir said.
Aamir to Return as Phunsukh Wangdu
The actor confirmed that he will once again step into the shoes of his iconic character, Phunsukh Wangdu. “I am also waiting to do that. Once again, I will have to step into the shoes of the character Phunsukh Wangdu,” he added.Aamir expressed confidence in the writing team, saying Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi have conceived and written the story beautifully.
What is the story of 3 Idiots 2?
The most intriguing revelation from Aamir Khan's transcript is the timeline of the sequel. According to the actor, the film will not be a reboot but a direct continuation, picking up with Rancho, Farhan, and Raju exactly 10 years after the events of the first film. "It is the story of the same characters you saw in 3 Idiots, but set 10 years later," Khan shared. The story aims to explore how life has evolved for the trio after their legendary quest to find the elusive "Rancho" in Ladakh.Fans Await Official Announcement
While the script is still in progress, Aamir’s confirmation has generated huge excitement among fans. 3 Idiots remains one of the most loved Indian films of all time, known for its sharp social commentary wrapped in humour and emotion.No official announcement regarding the cast, shooting schedule or release date has been made yet. However, Aamir’s positive feedback suggests that the project is moving forward steadily.
The original 3 Idiots, which also starred R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, was a massive commercial and critical success and continues to inspire audiences even 17 years later.
