3 Idiots (2009)

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".

Director:

Rajkumar Hirani

Writers:

Rajkumar Hirani (screenplay), Abhijat Joshi (screenplay)

Stars:

Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh

Top Rated Movies #87 | 35 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aamir Khan	...	Ranchoddas 'Rancho' Shyamaldas Chanchad / Phunsukh Wangdu
Madhavan	...	Farhan Qureshi (as R. Madhavan)
Sharman Joshi	...	Raju Rastogi
Kareena Kapoor	...	Pia
Boman Irani	...	Viru Sahastrabudhhe
Omi Vaidya	...	Chatur 'Silencer' Ramalingam
Mona Singh	...	Mona
Javed Jaffrey	...	Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchad (as Jaaved Jaaferi)
Parikshat Sahni	...	Mr. Qureshi (as Pareekshit Sahani)
Olivier Lafont	...	Suhas Tandon (as Sanjay Lafont)
Rahul Kumar	...	Millimeter - MM
Amardeep Jha	...	Mrs. Rastogi
Farida Dadi	...	Mrs. Qureshi
Mukund Bhatt	...	Mr. Rastogi
Chaitali Bose	...	Kamini 'Kammo' Rastogi

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

papadum | hairy chest | against the system | suicide | suicide attempt | 

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Taglines:

Don't be Stupid. Be an I.D.I.O.T.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing images and crude humor

Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Release Date:

25 December 2009 (India)

Also Known As:

3 Ahmak

Filming Locations:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Box Office

Budget:

INR 550,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,645,502, 27 December 2009, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$6,532,908, 7 March 2010

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$80,000,000, 7 March 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vinod Chopra Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

170 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film also grossed USD 3,017,270 in South Korea, where it was released in 2011. The film was number one at the South Korean box office for five weeks drawing an audience of 459,686 viewers.

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Goofs

Some consider Pia and Suhas getting back together after 5-6 years a plot hole. However, this is entirely conceivable considering the pressure from both families.

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Quotes

Rancho: The chicken doesn't know the fate of its egg. Will it be hatched or become fried egg?

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Connections

References Gol Maal (1979)

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Soundtracks

Zoobi Doobi
Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire
Composed by Shantanu Moitra
Performed by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal
Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

User Reviews

Finally a masterpiece from Bollywood. Aamir khan is the best thing to happen to Bollywood. Period.

Awesome film man. Saw this with my family in a theatre. Worth every penny n worth every minute. Never seen such an amazing film. Its about the pursuit of happiness. What is so great about the movie is that it moves you, it gives you hope. It is a simple film, yet it has an everlasting message. The last 30 mins were beautifully shot. Very good direction by Hirani. The star cast is good n Aamir khan steals the show. This guy is the best thing to happen to Bollywood. The editing is top notch. U don't feel bore for even a sec. Awesome screenplay. It's hands down the best film in the history of Bollywood.