Aamir KhanHis fans relive some of his biggest hits on the big screen last year, when a festival marked the 60th birthday of the superstar. Not in that line, however, was ‘3 Idiots’, one of the most successful and beloved films of his career. Now, reports suggest: Rajkumar HiraniThe 2009 blockbuster will return to theaters on September 4, 2026, as part of NH Studioz’s plans following its major acquisition of the catalog of Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films.
Aamir Khan’s coming-of-age drama is getting a big-screen makeover
Nearly 17 years after the original theatrical run, this re-release offers viewers another shot at experiencing the upcoming drama on the big screen. According to Bollywood Hungama, as part of its strategic plans, NH Studioz is set to bring back the iconic blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’ to theaters with a grand re-release on September 4, 2026, giving audiences a chance to experience one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films on the big screen once again.The film, starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and: Boman Iraniremains one of the outstanding milestones in the history of modern Hindi cinema.
Aamir Khan’s Rancho is associated with: Sonam Wangchuk row:
This month, Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’ was in the news again, due to its alleged link with Sonam Wangchuk and her ongoing hunger strike related to the NEET-UG line of paper leaks. Over the years, many viewers have held the belief that Aamir’s character, Phunsukh Wangdu, popularly known as Rancho, drew inspiration from Wangchuk’s real-life efforts as an education reformer in Ladakh. That theory gained new momentum after Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur alongside Aamir in the film, posted a video supporting Sonam Wangchuk and saying that Rancho was actually modeled on her.Aamir eventually broke his silence on the matter during a Q&A session at the British Film Institute (BFI), putting the theory to rest. “I didn’t know about Mr. Sonam at that time when we were making the film. I saw a video of Chatur recently, and he said that. But he was wrong,” he clarified, further noting that neither director Rajkumar Hirani nor writer Abhijat Joshi had any knowledge of Wangchuk while developing the script. The actor more than denied the link, however, was also touched by the well-being of Wangchuk, who was 19 days into his fast at that point. “We are all very concerned about his health and his life. We hope this ends. We all hope he ends his life soon,” he added.
About Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ‘3 Idiots’ hit theaters in 2009 as a coming-of-age comedy-drama. The story, featuring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Boman Irani, centers on three engineering students who navigate college life, friendships, and the weight of academic pressure.
