Rajkumar Hirani Confirms 3 Idiots Sequel Set 20 Years Later with Original Characters
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has confirmed that the sequel to the 2009 film 3 Idiots is in early development, with the story set 20 years after the original. The sequel will follow the same characters—Rancho, Farhan, and Raju—as they navigate their professional and personal lives, including marriage and parenthood. Hirani and co-writer Abhijat Joshi are currently working on the script, with no plans to introduce a new main character or rename the film. Lead actor Aamir Khan has heard and liked the initial draft.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on entertainment news without political framing, presenting information from the filmmaker and industry sources. Both sources emphasize the creative process and the sequel's timeline, reflecting a neutral stance centered on film development and audience interest rather than political perspectives.
The tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement about revisiting beloved characters and the continuation of a popular film. The coverage conveys enthusiasm for the project while noting its early development stage, maintaining an optimistic yet measured sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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