Aamir KhanLast year, when a festival celebrated the superstar’s 60th birthday, his fans relived several of his hit films on the big screen. However, 3 Idiots, one of the most successful and beloved films of his career, was left out of the lineup. Now, there are reports that Rajkumar HiraniThe 2009 blockbuster will return to theaters on September 4, 2026, as part of NH Studioz’s plans to acquire Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film catalog.
Aamir Khan’s coming-of-age drama is repeated on the big screen
Nearly 17 years after the original release, this re-release provides audiences with another opportunity to experience this coming-of-age drama on the big screen. According to Bollywood Hungama, as part of its strategic plan, NH Studioz will bring the iconic blockbuster “3 Idiots” back to theaters on September 4, 2026, giving audiences the opportunity to experience one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films once again on the big screen.The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan Boman Iraniremains one of the outstanding milestones in the history of modern Hindi cinema.
Aamir Khan’s Rancho & Sonam Wangchuck Row
Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots is back in the news this month due to its alleged association with Sonam Wangchuk and his ongoing hunger strike over the NEET-UG paper leaks. For years, many viewers have believed that Aamir’s character Phunsukh Wangdu, popularly known as Rancho, drew inspiration from Wangchuck’s real-life efforts as an education reformer in Ladakh. The theory got new impetus when Omi Vaidya, who plays Chatur alongside Aamir in the film, posted a video in support of Sonam Wangchuk and claimed that Rancho is indeed based on him.Amir finally broke his silence on the matter during a Q&A session at the British Film Institute (BFI), putting an end to the theory. “I didn’t know Sonam sir when we were shooting the film. I saw a video of Chatur recently and this is what he said. But he was wrong,” he clarified, further stating that director Rajkumar Hirani and screenwriter Abhijat Joshi knew nothing about Wangchuk during the development of the script. However, the actor not only denied the connection but also spoke about Wangchuk’s health, who had been fasting for 19 days at the time. “All of us are very concerned about his health and life. We hope everything goes well. All of us hope he ends his fast,” he added.
About Aamir Khan’s “3 Idiots”
3 Idiots, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, was released in 2009 as a coming-of-age comedy. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Boman Irani, the story tells the story of college life, friendships and academic pressures of three engineering students.
