Mumbai, May 14 The news of Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan's superhit movie 3 Idiots to have a sequel to it, had taken the internet by storm.
A source has now revealed that Aamir Khan has officially begun work on the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster.
According to an industry source, Aamir Khan has officially started working on the sequel to 3 Idiots.
The project is presently in its pre-production phase, and it has been confirmed that the original trio, Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, are set to reprise their roles in the much-awaited follow-up.
The source further revealed that the sequel will feature a major time leap, which means the characters will no longer be at the same stage of life as seen in the 2009 film.
Interestingly, the biggest twist surrounding the project is its timeline. While a time jump has been confirmed, it is still unclear whether the story will unfold before or after the events of the original film.
The insider maintains that only Aamir currently knows the exact direction of the storyline. Meanwhile, Rajkumar Hirani, who helmed the original blockbuster, is also reportedly returning to direct the sequel.
For the uninitiated, Aamir Khan’s Rancho from 3 Idiots, became one of the most iconic characters in Indian cinema, loved for his humour, wisdom, and refreshing outlook on life.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots featured R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Boman Irani, and Mona Singh in key roles
The film became a huge blockbuster worldwide, and crossed ₹400 crore globally.
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