Ever since Gemini Film Circuit bought the Telugu and Tamil remake rights of 3 Idiots from Vidhu Vinod Chopra, there is widespread anticipation about the lead roles. In Kollywood, rumours suggest that actor Vijay will play the role of Aamir Khan in the Tamil version. Madhavan has already made it clear that he is open to reprise his role in Tamil as well. There are rumours that the Billa director Vishnuvardhan will direct the Tamil version. Sources add that the director will make some changes in the script to suit the tastes of Tamil audiences.
Suriya was rumoured to reprise Aamir Khan’s role, but sources close to him say he may not do the role as he has no free dates in the near future.
3 Idiots is the highest grossing Hindi film in Tamil Nadu, where it has managed to gross a record Rs. 1.65 crore from 22 screens in its very first week. National wide, the film is said to have grossed about Rs. 240 crore in just 10 days.