The first shooting schedule of Vinod Chopra Films next venture 3 Idiots commenced on 26th August 2008 in Mumbai.

The first scene was shot in an aircraft with R. Madhavan. The next schedule which is 20- day long will be held at Ladakh wherein lead pair Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor will participate.

3 Idiots is the next edition from the maverick director of hit Munnabhai series, Rajkumar Hirani, and toplines Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, for the first time together. The film also features R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.

Director Rajkumar Hirani who is quite thrilled with the project says, "We are literally off to a flying start. It was amazing to shoot inside a real aircraft. We are really excited and raring to go."

3 Idiots is being produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and written by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi. The lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire and music is being composed by Shantanu Moitra.