# 3 Idiots (2009)

Hindi · 2 min · Released 2009-12-23

3 Idiots is a 2009 Hindi film. It is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani appear in it, alongside 5 more credited names.

Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Cast: Aamir Khan as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad, R Madhavan as Farhan Qureshi, Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi, Kareena Kapoor as Pia Sahastrabudhhe, Boman Irani as Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe, Mona Singh as Mona Sahastrabuddhe, Parikshit Sahni as Mr. Qureshi, Javed Jaffrey as Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchad, Ali Fazal as Joy Lobo, Shoaib Ahmed as Chhote

## Storyline
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.

## Common questions

### When was 3 Idiots released?
3 Idiots was released on 23 December 2009.

### Who stars in 3 Idiots?
Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor star in 3 Idiots.

### Who directed 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

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