Synopsis
Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
Scores
Overall Score
89.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
82.9%
Review Aggregate
93.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalfunnycharacter-drivenlightheartedvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamir Khan | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| R. Madhavan | 2009 | $87,000 source | $127,235 | reported |
| Sharman Joshi | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score93.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating8.4
IMDb votes467,195
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $6,532,874 | $9,554,138 |
| International | 2009 | $53,729,962 | $78,578,504 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $60,262,836 | $88,132,642 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $24,758,422 | $36,208,470 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,617,000 | $3,827,286 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $839,000 | $1,227,013 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $10,690,000 | $15,633,814 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $22,843,000 | $33,407,222 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $2,613,150 | $3,821,655 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $64,360,571 | $94,125,460 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $55 | $80 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $120,000 (est) | $175,497 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $5,149,000 | $7,530,262 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $2,736,000 | $4,001,320 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $11 | $16 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $8,005,066 | $11,707,176 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $56,355,505 | $82,418,285 |
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