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3 Idiots

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In college, Farhan and Raju form a great bond with Rancho due to his positive and refreshing outlook on life. Years later, a bet gives them a chance to look for their long-lost friend whose existence seems rather elusive.

Critics Reviews

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Namrata Joshi Outlook 05/04/2015
3/4
Raju Hirani continues with the overly moral tone that defined his previous films. But it does say something of his surefootedness and craft that you still listen to him and enjoy the many lessons he teaches you. Go to Full Review
Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 05/04/2015
3/5
3 Idiots was good in parts, but it didn't blow me away. Go to Full Review
Anil Sinanan Time Out 05/04/2015
4/5
This quirky well-acted film proves, as the title track says, that generally 'all is well' with commercial Hindi cinema. Go to Full Review
Sakhi Thirani Common Sense Media 09/26/2023
3/5
However, where 3 Idiots fails is in its blatant obsession over seriously problematic rape jokes that continually punctuate the film. Go to Full Review
Nikhat Kazmi The Times of India 05/04/2015
5/5
Aamir Khan is stupendous as the rule-breaker Rancho. But the rest of the cast doesn't remain in the shadows. Go to Full Review
Sudhish Kamath The Hindu 05/04/2015
Take your hankies along, wipe off those tears every now and then and smile. Go to Full Review
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R T @VajaniRaj9090 22h 3 Idiots is one of those rare movies that manages to be funny, emotional and thought-provoking at the same time. The story follows three engineering students as they navigate academic pressure, friendship and the search for true success. Through humor and memorable moments, the film challenges the idea that grades and degrees are the only measures of achievement. 3 Idiots features standout performances from Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. Success isn't about chasing money or status. It's about pursuing excellence, staying curious and doing what you genuinely love. See more Nishant M @Nishant08 3d 3 Idiots is one of those rare films that is funny, emotional and meaningful all at once. It tells a simple story about friendship, pressure and finding what you truly love in life. What makes it stand out is how real it feels, even when it’s funny. The characters stay with you long after the movie ends, especially Rancho, who challenges the way we think about success and education. It makes you laugh but also makes you reflect on your own choices and expectations. See more Ella D @RT68566727 6d This is one of the movies i'll never forget. It brings a mixture of emotions. I loved every bit of it.. See more Babatunde Michael A @Teeabod Jun 1 3 Idiots is one of those movies that makes you laugh, think, and get emotional all at the same time. The story was entertaining from start to finish, but what really stood out was the powerful message about education, passion, friendship, and following your own path instead of living according to other people’s expectations. The chemistry between the three friends was amazing, and there were so many funny moments that had me laughing out loud. At the same time, the movie touched on serious issues in a way that felt real and relatable. By the end, I was smiling, emotional, and inspired all at once. See more Arhaan H @Dacoolarhaan23 May 27 My personal favorite movie, It's directed from my favorite director, has my favorite actors (especially Aamir Khan) and has my beliefs of how school ruins creativity and all, I love this movie. See more Akhila A @Realtalks May 25 I Love this movie!!! Whenever I feel low in life, I just rewatch it to hear "Aal Izz Well" again. The acting is amazing, the comedy still makes me laugh and the emotional scenes always hit differently. Its one of those movies that never gets old no matter how many times you watch it. Overall, a perfect comfort movie for me. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In college, Farhan and Raju form a great bond with Rancho due to his positive and refreshing outlook on life. Years later, a bet gives them a chance to look for their long-lost friend whose existence seems rather elusive.
Director
Rajkumar Hirani
Producer
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Screenwriter
Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijit Joshi
Production Co
Vinod Chopra Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images|Crude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.5M
Runtime
2h 40m