After the huge success of ‘12th Fail,’ Vidhu Vinod Chopra is excited to bring back two of his popular films. He has confirmed that a sequel to the hit movie ‘3 Idiots’ is in the works. Additionally, the much-loved ‘Munna Bhai’ series will also have a third film. Both ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Munna Bhai’ hold a special place in the careers of everyone involved.
Rajkumar Hirani has directed all the films in these franchises. Chopra’s announcement follows Hirani’s confirmation that he is working on the script for ‘Munna Bhai 3.’ Given the massive success of both series and their significance in Indian cinema, fans are eagerly anticipating the new films, reports the statesman.
During his conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra spilt the beans about the ambitious projects he has planned. “I am writing both 2 Idiots and Munna Bhai 3. On top of that, I am trying to make a film for kids. The film’s title hasn’t been decided yet. I am also writing a horror comedy, and it is very interesting.”
The filmmaker iterated his interest in prioritising quality over quality with the sequels. While he could bank on their popularity, he wants to adhere to the films’ legacy and create films with substance. “First, we will write for 1-2 years. Then it should be made. I think the possibility of 2 Idiots and Munna Bhai 3 is there soon.”
Meanwhile, in a previous interview, director Rajkumar Hirani got candid about reviving Sanjay Dutt’s Munna and Arshad Warsi’s Circuit. He said, “I have five half-finished scripts for Munna Bhai. I spent six months on a script, reach the interval, and it just wouldn’t go beyond that. There is a Munna Bhai LLB, Munna Bhai Chal Base, Munna Bhai Chale Amreeka, and more.”
Hirani added, “The most important factor is that the next instalment has to get better than the previous films. But now, I have a unique idea.”
Meanwhile, ‘3 Idiots’ stars Amir Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi in pivotal roles. Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani also appear in key roles. On the other hand, the duo of Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi as Munna and Circuit starred in ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ and ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai.’
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