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3 Idiots

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
387K
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POPULARITY
1,158
64
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Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)
3 Idiots is a movie starring Aamir Khan, Madhavan, and Mona Singh. Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
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Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of t... Read allTwo friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
387K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,158
64
  • Director
    • Rajkumar Hirani
  • Writers
    • Rajkumar Hirani(screenplay)
    • Abhijat Joshi(screenplay)
    • Vidhu Vinod Chopra(screenplay associate)
  • Stars
    • Aamir Khan
    • Madhavan
    • Mona Singh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rajkumar Hirani
  • Writers
    • Rajkumar Hirani(screenplay)
    • Abhijat Joshi(screenplay)
    • Vidhu Vinod Chopra(screenplay associate)
  • Stars
    • Aamir Khan
    • Madhavan
    • Mona Singh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 908User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #88
    • Awards
      • 63 wins & 27 nominations

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    3 Idiots trailer
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    Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Boman Irani in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Sharman Joshi in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)
    Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)

    Top cast

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    Aamir Khan
    Aamir Khan
    • Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad (Rancho)as Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad (Rancho)…
    Madhavan
    Madhavan
    • Farhan Qureshias Farhan Qureshi
    Mona Singh
    Mona Singh
    • Mona Sahastrabuddheas Mona Sahastrabuddhe
    Sharman Joshi
    Sharman Joshi
    • Raju Rastogias Raju Rastogi
    Kareena Kapoor
    Kareena Kapoor
    • Piaas Pia
    Boman Irani
    Boman Irani
    • Viru Sahastrabudhheas Viru Sahastrabudhhe
    Omi Vaidya
    Omi Vaidya
    • Chatur 'Silencer' Ramalingamas Chatur 'Silencer' Ramalingam
    Olivier Lafont
    • Suhas Tandonas Suhas Tandon
    • (as Sanjay Lafont)
    Rahul Kumar
    Rahul Kumar
    • Millimeter - MMas Millimeter - MM
    Parikshit Sahni
    Parikshit Sahni
    • Mr. Qureshias Mr. Qureshi
    • (as Pareekshit Sahani)
    Farida Dadi
    Farida Dadi
    • Mrs. Qureshias Mrs. Qureshi
    Amardeep Jha
    Amardeep Jha
    • Mrs. Rastogias Mrs. Rastogi
    Mukund Bhatt
    Mukund Bhatt
    • Mr. Rastogias Mr. Rastogi
    Chaitali Bose
    • Kamini 'Kammo' Rastogias Kamini 'Kammo' Rastogi
    Jaaved Jaaferi
    Jaaved Jaaferi
    • Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchadas Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchad
    • (as Javed Jaffrey)
    Jayant Kripalani
    • Campus Interview Panel Headas Campus Interview Panel Head
    • (as Jayant Kriplani)
    Arun Bali
    Arun Bali
    • Shamaldas Chanchadas Shamaldas Chanchad
    • (as Aron Baali)
    Shoaib Ahmed
    • Chhoteas Chhote
    • Director
      • Rajkumar Hirani
    • Writers
      • Rajkumar Hirani(screenplay)
      • Abhijat Joshi(screenplay) (story)
      • Vidhu Vinod Chopra(screenplay associate)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shah Rukh Khan who declined this film to work on "My Name Is Khan" (2010) referred himself as the 4th idiot, who declined to work in such a great movie.
    • Goofs
      During the baby delivery scenes, supposedly taking place around 2003, both parties engaged in the video chat use Google Chrome web browser which was not released until 2008.
    • Quotes

      Machine Class Professor: Why are you back?

      Rancho: Sir, I forgot to take something...

      Machine Class Professor: What?

      Rancho: Instruments that record, analyse, summarise, organise, debate and explain information; that are illustrated, non-illustrated, hardbound, paperback, jacketed, non-jacketed; with foreword, introduction, table of contents, index; that are indented for the enlightenment, understanding, enrichment, enhancement and education of the human brain through sensory route of vision - sometimes touch.

      Machine Class Professor: [confused] What are you trying to say?

      Rancho: Books sir! I forgot to take my books.

    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical release was rated U/A after the applicant replaced three words: Achhut (untouchable), upper caste and doctor with Badshah (king), Gulam (slave) and Jyotish (astrologer) respectively.
    • Connections
      Featured in 55th Idea Filmfare Awards (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Aal Izz Well
      Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire
      Composed by Shantanu Moitra
      Performed by Sonu Nigam, Swanand Kirkire and Shaan
      Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

    User reviews908

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Aal izz very, very, very, very, very Well
    "Whatever the problem in life is... just say to yourself 'Aal Izz Well'.. This wont solve your problems but it will give the courage to face it.." "Chase Excellence and success will follow".. " Life is not about getting marks, grades but chasing your dreams".. These are the golden rules which 3 IDIOTS teaches you in a very light and entertaining way.. The movie makes you laugh and in the process you learn many golden rules which can alter your life in a big manner...

    3 actors from the path-breaking blockbuster RANG DE BASANTI( Aamir, Sharman, Madhvan) team up together with Rajkumar Hirani.. It couldn't get bigger! Loosely based on blockbuster novel ' Five Point Someone ' by Chetan Bhagat the movie deals with the present education system in India that whether getting more marks and better grades is better than gaining knowledge and is mugging up everything more useful than understanding it..

    The movie has many hilarious scenes and everyone in the film form Aamir to Boman Irani to Omi Vaidya were superb in their roles.. Aamir has outdone himself.. Never in the film he has looked 44 year old... Film's music sounds mediocre but when viewed on the screen then the music sounds perfect.. Cinematography is awesome and so is the direction.. Raju Hirani's screenplay(you can easily ignore a few loose points) is a masterpiece and the film will achieve cult status for engineering students in a short period of time.. It has the soul which Five Point Someone had.. It is easily Aamir Khan's finest film to date.. The film's climax is fantabulous and is a shocker.. It takes everyone by surprise...

    To conclude 3 IDIOTS has the potential to break all records and sweep all awards.. Watch it... You will Love it...

    My Rating: 9/10

    Thanks and Regards
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    • naman-avastol
    • Dec 24, 2009

    FAQ1

    • Which novel is this movie based on?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2009 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official YouTube channel
      • SonyLIV (IN)
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 3 Chàng Ngốc
    • Filming locations
      • IIM Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
    • Production company
      • Vinod Chopra Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • ₹550,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,532,874
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,645,502
      • Dec 27, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,262,836
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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