3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani that satirizes the rigid Indian education system through the friendship of three engineering students. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles, the film is loosely adapted from Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone. Upon release, it received widespread critical acclaim and became a massive box office hit, grossing over ₹460 crore (US$90 million) and holding the record as the highest-grossing Indian film until 2013. The film won three National Film Awards, including Best Popular Film, and six Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Beyond its commercial success, it had a significant social impact on attitudes toward education in India and other Asian countries, earning a huge cult following. Its legacy includes successful remakes, such as the Tamil film Nanban (2012) and the Mexican 3 Idiotas (2017).