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Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani eye 3 Idiots sequel; film likely to go on floors by mid-2026

Updated on: 25 December,2025 07:50 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Priyanka Sharma | priyanka.sharma@mid-day.com

Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are gearing up to begin shooting the 3 Idiots sequel by June–July 2026 as the script takes shape, while their ambitious Dadasaheb Phalke biopic has been pushed back for further development

Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani eye 3 Idiots sequel; film likely to go on floors by mid-2026

(L-R) R Madhavan, Aamir Khan, and Sharman Joshi in the film

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We may be days away from 2026, but Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are going back in time to 2009. Recently, we reported that the actor-director duo is teaming up with original cast members Kareena Kapoor Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi for a sequel to their classic 3 Idiots (The idiots are calling, Dec 4). And it looks like things are progressing swiftly. We’ve exclusively learnt that Hirani is planning to take the comedy by mid-2026.

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan


An insider shared, “Work on the script is going on in full swing. The premise for the sequel has been cracked, and it’s a matter of a few months before the screenplay is developed. The sequel to 3 Idiots will go on floors around June-July.”



Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani

So, where does that leave Khan and Hirani’s biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, regarded as the father of Indian cinema? While rumours earlier suggested that the film would roll in January 2026, the ambitious plan has now been kept for another day. A source revealed, “The script needed more work, and both Raju and Aamir were clear that unless the script captured Dadasaheb’s life in all its glory, they wouldn’t take it on floors. They aren’t in a rush.” mid-day reached out to Hirani’s team, who didn’t respond till press time.

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