04/12/2025
“3 Idiots” and “Chhichhore” are two powerful films that explore student life, pressure, friendship, and the meaning of success—but they touch the heart through very different emotional journeys and messages.
3 Idiots (2009) is vibrant, humorous, and deeply thought-provoking. It follows Rancho, Farhan, and Raju as they navigate the intense academic pressure of an engineering college that values grades over creativity. Through laughter, rebellion, and unforgettable dialogues, the film exposes the flaws of a result-obsessed education system. Rancho inspires everyone to choose passion over pressure and learning over competition—“All is well” remains a philosophy of hope. 3 Idiots is a celebration of curiosity, friendship, and self-belief, blending humour and tears into a story that leaves a lifetime impact.
Chhichhore (2019), on the other hand, is emotional, mature, and incredibly moving. It tells the story of a group of friends who reunite to save a life—not by winning medals, but by proving that failure is not the end. The film shifts the focus from academic success to the mental health crisis students face today. Its message is powerful and urgent: life is bigger than results, and losing does not make you a loser. With warmth, nostalgia, and heartbreaking vulnerability, Chhichhore honors every student who struggles silently and every parent who forgets to listen. It brings smiles, tears, and reflection.
Together, the films carry two beautiful messages about success and life:
3 Idiots teaches us to follow passion—not pressure.
Chhichhore teaches us to embrace failures—not fear them.
One changes how we learn; the other changes how we live.