3 Idiots (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
3 Idiots is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani, starring Aamir Khan, Mona Singh and Madhavan. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $60.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 3 Idiots About?
The premise of 3 Idiots without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two friends set out on a journey to remember their friend Rancho, retracing their experiences during their college years. They recall a time filled with humor, romance, and challenges to the rigid rules of their institution. Through their memories, they discover more about Rancho’s unconventional approach to life and the lasting influence he had on their lives and the lives of others.
3 Idiots Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- motivation
- coming of age
- against the system
- hairy chest
- papadum
- coma
- male underwear
- male friendship
- academia drama
- college
- bare chested male
- bollywood
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- optimism
- muslim
- suicide
- suicide attempt
- india
- reference to neil armstrong
- boy wears eyeglasses
- girl wears eyeglasses
- trimming mustache
- simla india
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- male male relationship
- airplane
- airport
- hazing
- scene before opening credits
- scene during opening credits
- playing guitar
- reference to hiroshima
- reference to nagasaki
- stand alone movie without sequel
- world
- male protagonist
- bromance
- coming of age drama
- asia
- buddy comedy
- quirky comedy
- friend
- student
- engineering
- writing with both hands
- subjective camera
- character's point of view camera shot
- slow motion scene
- urination
- flatulence
- fast motion scene
3 Idiots Cast
Aamir Khan leads the cast, with Mona Singh and Madhavan. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
- Director Rajkumar Hirani
3 Idiots Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 3 Idiots 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 80% User score
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3 Idiots Plot Summary
What happens in 3 Idiots from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Chatur Ramalingam returns to India with a crucial business deal on the horizon, he reunites with his old college buddies, Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi, in the charming town of Shimla. Their nostalgic reflections on their days at the Imperial College of Engineering bring back vivid memories of Rancho, a free-spirited learner who often clashed with the stern Dr. Viru Sahastrabuddhe (“Virus”).
Even in their college days, Rancho’s defiance was apparent as he fought for Joy Lobo’s right to graduate, despite Virus’s relentless opposition. The unfortunate events that followed prompted Rancho to confront Virus regarding the excessive pressure placed on students, but Virus, steadfast in his convictions, remained unyielding. This crucial confrontation marked a significant turning point in Rancho’s relationships with his peers.
Full summary
The whole story of 3 Idiots, scene by scene
3 Idiots Box Office
3 Idiots grossed $60.3 million worldwide. $6.5 million came from the US and Canada and $53.7 million (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.3M
- US & Canada
- $6.5M
- International
- $53.7M
3 Idiots Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer US/Indian
How Well Do You Know 3 Idiots?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the character renowned for his rote learning methods?
Cars in 3 Idiots
25 cars on screen, including the 2009 Volvo XC90 and the 1991 Hindustan Ambassador Nova.
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2009 Volvo XC90 Main role -
1991 Hindustan Ambassador Nova Important role -
Mahindra Flyte Important role -
2005 Toyota Innova Important role
3 Idiots Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “三个白痴” and “三个傻瓜”.
- Also known as
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- 三个白痴
- 三个傻瓜
- 三傻大闹宝莱坞
- 세 얼간이
- Тримата идиоти
- Οι τρεις ηλίθιοι
- 3 félnótás
- Trzej idioci
- Tri budale
- 3 Ahmak
- きっと、うまくいく
- Three Idiots
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- 3 ईडियट
- 3 Idiotas
- 三個傻瓜
- Три ідіоти
- Три идиота
- 3 idiotai
- 作死不離3兄弟
- سه احمق
- Uch savdoyi
- 3 Aptal
- 3 Chàng Ngốc
- 3 idioți
- 3 אידיוטים
- Trys idiotai
- 3 بلهاء
- 3 idiota
- 3 იდიოტი
- ۳ احمق
- 3 idiooti
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3 Idiots FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 3 Idiots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was 3 Idiots released?
3 Idiots was released on February 12, 2010.
Who directed 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
More films by Rajkumar Hirani Who is in the cast of 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan, Mona Singh and Madhavan.
How much did 3 Idiots make at the box office?
3 Idiots grossed $60.3 million worldwide ($6.5 million domestic, $53.7 million international).
How is 3 Idiots rated?
3 Idiots has 67 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Does 3 Idiots have a post-credit scene?
No. 3 Idiots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 3 Idiots in?
The original language of 3 Idiots is Spanish.
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