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A campus comedy-drama about three friends and a free-spirited mentor who challenges a punishing exam culture. One thread touches on…
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The Times Of India · 24 Dec 2009
3 Idiots Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of 3 Idiots by Times of India Read it there →
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Shekhar calls 3 Idiots a smart, funny film built on Hirani's populist storytelling and strong ensemble work, closing with a warm recommendation… Read it there →
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Synopsis
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.
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Rajkumar HiraniEditing · Director · Writer
Vidhu Vinod ChopraWriter
Abhijat JoshiWriter
Shantanu MoitraMusic
Sanjay WandrekarMusic
Atul RaningaMusic
C.K. MuraleedharanCinematography
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