Superstar Aamir Khan has confirmed that director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi are actively writing the screenplay for 3 Idiots 2. Speaking during his interaction at the Singapore International Film Festival—where he was honored with the inaugural Screen Icon Award—Khan disclosed that Hirani has nearly finished the writing process and is scheduled to narrate the finalized script to him upon his return to Mumbai within the next fortnight.
Aamir Khan's Disclosure: "Raju Will Narrate in a Couple of Weeks"
Confirming the project after years of sporadic speculation, Aamir shared details on the writing progress:
“Well, I’m not allowed to say a lot. I think I can say this much, that yes, Raju is working on the script. In fact, hopefully once I’m back in the next couple of weeks, he’s going to narrate the final version to me. So, fingers crossed. I've heard the basic story, and it is wonderful. It’s unusual, retains the exact same warmth and humor as the first film, and follows the characters ten years later.”
The actor further emphasized his excitement about slipping back into the shoes of the iconic inventor Phunsukh Wangdu:
“It’s a beautiful story, and Abhijat and Raju have conceived it remarkably well. Once again, I will have to step into the skin of Phunsukh Wangdu, and I can't wait.”
Narrative Hook: The 10-Year Time Jump
Rather than picking up immediately where the 2009 blockbuster left off on the beaches of Ladakh, the sequel is anchored by a significant chronological jump:
A Decade Down the Line: The storyline checks in on Rancho, Farhan, and Raju roughly a decade into their mature adulthoods, exploring how their unconventional philosophies about life, education, and career hold up against middle age, real-world family pressures, and changing societal landscapes.
Core Cast Intact: Creative discussions have centered around reuniting the core trio—Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi—alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan as Pia.
Tonal Identity: The makers are consciously avoiding standard franchise slapstick, retaining the original's layered emotional resonance, social satire, and critique of institutional rat races.
Trade Take:
Developing a sequel to what is widely regarded as one of the most beloved films in modern Indian cinematic history is a massive creative risk, but placing Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi back at the writer's desk ensures narrative continuity. Exploring the trio through a 10-year time leap allows the film to engage with the realities of adulthood rather than rehashing campus nostalgia. If the final narration gets Aamir Khan's formal green light this month, 3 Idiots 2 instantly becomes one of the most formidable commercial prospects for 2027–2028.
