3 Idiots (2009)

3 Idiots follows two estranged friends, Farhan and Raju, who set off on a quest to find their missing college mate Rancho. The search unfolds in a series of flashbacks to their days at the prestigious Imperial College of Engineering, where Rancho’s irreverent, curious way of looking at life upends the school’s competitive, exam‑driven culture. Along the way you’ll meet their pompous rival Chatur and the fearsome dean “Virus,” and watch Rancho’s friendship with Farhan and Raju—and his romance with Pia—take shape through a string of hilarious pranks, clever inventions and heartfelt moments. Watching the film is a rollercoaster of comedy and emotion: broad, slapstick set pieces and witty satire of the education system sit beside tender, sometimes tearful scenes about friendship, family pressure and following your passion. The soundtrack and lively performances keep the pace buoyant, while the film’s message—think for yourself, value learning over rote success—lands with genuine warmth. Expect to laugh out loud, feel nostalgic and leave inspired and moved.

Actors: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh

Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Runtime: 170 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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