3 Idiots
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Overview
Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi want to re-unite with their fellow collegian, Rancho, after faking a stroke aboard an Air India plane, and excusing himself from his wife - trouser less - respectively. Enroute, they encounter another student, Chatur Ramalingam, now a successful businessman, who reminds them of a bet they had undertaken 10 years ago....
Director / Creator
Rajkumar Hirani
Writers
Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Top Cast
About 3 Idiots (2009)
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Overview
3 Idiots (2009) is a Comedy and Drama film from India. the film was directed by Rajkumar Hirani from a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi and Rajkumar Hirani. It runs 2 hours and 50 minutes and was produced primarily in Hindi and English.
What it's about
Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi want to re-unite with their fellow collegian, Rancho, after faking a stroke aboard an Air India plane, and excusing himself from his wife - trouser less - respectively. Enroute, they encounter another student, Chatur Ramalingam, now a successful businessman, who reminds them of a bet they had undertaken 10 years ago. The trio, while recollecting hilarious antics, including their run-ins with the Dean of Delhi's Imperial College of Engineering, Viru Sahastrabudhe, race to locate Rancho, at his last known address - little knowing the secret that was kept from them all this time.
Cast and crew
The film stars Aamir Khan, Madhavan, and Mona Singh in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, 3 Idiots holds a rating of 8.4/10 based on 474,710 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 100%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 67/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 64 wins & 30 nominations total. These numbers place 3 Idiots within the broader landscape of Comedy and Drama cinema from 2009, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why 3 Idiots is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Drama films, 3 Idiots offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2009 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Aamir Khan and Madhavan are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep 3 Idiots on your watchlist for later.
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