3 Idiots

In the hallowed halls of India's Imperial College of Engineering, a storm of laughter, rebellion, and profound wisdom arrives in the form of an unconventional student named Ranchhoddas "Rancho" Shamaldas Chanchad. A free-spirited genius who believes knowledge is a pursuit of excellence, not just a race for grades, Rancho immediately stands out. His arrival forever alters the lives of his two roommates: Farhan Qureshi, a passionate photographer trapped in an engineering course to fulfill his father's dream, and Raju Rastogi, a boy from a impoverished family paralyzed by the fear of failure. From his very first day, Rancho’s philosophy is simple: "Follow excellence, and success will follow you." This mantra directly challenges the rigid, soul-crushing system enforced by the institution's tyrannical dean, Professor Viru Sahastrabudhhe—nicknamed "Virus." To Virus, students are machines, and the ultimate goal is a high-paying corporate job, not intellectual curiosity. Rancho's outlandish schemes—from delivering a lecture in a senior's class using inventive, simple language to creatively sabotaging a bullying senior's speech—make him a campus legend and a thorn in Virus's side. The trio, dubbed the "3 Idiots" by Virus, forms an unbreakable bond. Rancho becomes their guiding light, helping Farhan find the courage to confront his father about his true passion and pulling Raju from the depths of his fear-driven paralysis. Their camaraderie makes life miserable for Virus, but the final straw is when Rancho wins the heart of Virus's sharp-witted and modern daughter, Pia. This personal affront turns Virus's professional disdain into a vengeful obsession. He makes it his personal mission to flunk out the three friends, orchestrating situations to break their spirit and force them out of his prestigious institution. What follows is a rollercoaster of hilarious pranks, heart-wrenching challenges, and moments of sheer brilliance as the three idiots navigate the pressures of college, family expectations, and their own aspirations. The story is a powerful and emotional journey that questions the very foundations of the modern education system. It’s a battle between blind conformity and passionate innovation, between chasing marks and chasing dreams, proving that the biggest idiots are sometimes the wisest of all.