Vicky Kaushal in Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots sequel as fourth 'idiot'? What we know

Vicky Kaushal is reportedly in talks to join Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots sequel as a fourth "idiot," adding a fresh twist to the beloved franchise. Read on to know more.

In Short

• 3 Idiots sequel to introduce a fourth idiot character
• Vicky Kaushal likely to join original cast with Aamir Khan
• The sequel to take a 10-year leap in storyline

Aamir Khan’s iconic film 3 Idiots is set to return with a sequel, and fresh reports suggest the story may introduce a fourth idiot, with Vicky Kaushal being considered for the role. The development adds a new layer of excitement to the much-loved franchise, which will reportedly take a 10-year leap forward in its narrative.

According to a report by Pinkvilla, Vicky is likely to join the original cast featuring Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan.

“Kaushal is keen on sharing screen space with Aamir Khan and contributing to a franchise that enjoys immense recall value," a source shared to the entertainment portal.

The report further revealed that discussions are already underway. “Multiple meetings between Vicky, Aamir, and Hirani have already taken place, and Vicky has verbally agreed to play the part of the fourth ‘idiot,’ though the timelines have to align for the entire ensemble," the source added.

The sequel is expected to be helmed once again by Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original film. While the project is still in the planning stages, the addition of a new character suggests a fresh narrative approach while retaining the essence of the original story.

As per the report, Vicky Kaushal will begin shooting for the sequel only after completing his current commitments, including Mahavatar, which demands an extensive shooting schedule.

On the work front, Vicky was last seen in the 2025 historical action film Chhaava, which emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. He is currently working on Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The film remains one of the most anticipated projects in Bollywood and is presently under production.

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