Aamir Khan he has finally decided which project will go on the next floors. The actor has reportedly locked down the dates Ashutosh GowarikerAn upcoming sports drama based on the historic India-Pakistan Test series of 1952, further pushing the sequel to ‘3 Idiots’. The Rajkumar Hirini The director is expected to start around mid-2027.
Why did Aamir Khan choose cricket drama in the first place?
According to reports in Variety India, Aamir has considered both films as his immediate next ventures. However, the Ashutosh Gowariker project finally went ahead as the script was already completed and ready to run. The film, which revolves around legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath, has entered full pre-production. Filming is expected to begin around October or November 2026.Although the preliminary planning has already begun quietly, the officials are officially speeding up the process with the preparation of the casting and technical recovery.
Farhan Akhtar joins the film in a pivotal role
The sports drama will also feature Farhan Akhtar in an important role. Apart from acting in the film, Farhan is also sponsoring it under the banner Excel Entertainment along with Ritesh Sidhwani. Reports say that Farhan will portray one of the four close friends of Aamir Khan’s character Lala Amarnath. Interestingly, both the actors will undergo rigorous cricket training sessions before the shooting to portray the sports drama authentically on screen.
The ‘3 Idiots’ sequel has been delayed due to script concerns
According to reports, the main reason behind the delay of the sequel to ‘3 Idiots’ is the script which is still under development. Although writers Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi have finalized the main idea, the script and dialogues seem to be still not up to the standard expected by Aamir Khan. Reports say that multiple drafts have already been written, but the actor remains unconvinced and has asked for another rewrite before officially committing to the film. Aamir is known for having a very strict approach to scripts and prefers detailed scripts before production begins.
A history waiting for the right script by Aamir Khan
The actor’s reputation as a perfectionist in the industry is no secret. Reports suggest that even the ambitious Dadasaheb Phalke biopic planned with Rajkumar Hirani was eventually shelved as the makers could not come up with a strong enough script to justify the subject matter.This time too, both Aamir and Hirani reportedly agreed that delaying the ‘3 Idiots’ sequel would be a smarter move than rushing a project that already has high expectations from the audience.
Rajkumar Hirani is still attached to the film Lala Amarnath
Despite the delay in ‘3 Idiots’, Rajkumar Hirani remains heavily linked with Aamir Khan’s next cricket-based drama. The filmmaker is believed to be producing the project along with Excel Entertainment. With director Ashutosh Gowariker and a historic cricket backdrop at the centre, the film is shaping up to be one of Aamir Khan’s biggest projects in recent years.
