Vijay Fanz Network - Canada

Ilayathalapathy Vijay will reportedly play the role of Rancho (originally played by Aamir) in the Tamil remake of Rajkumar Hirani-directed 3 Idiots. Gemini Film Circuit has bought the Telugu and Tamil remake rights of 3 Idiots from Vidhu Vinodh Chopra recently. The company had earlier bought Sanjay Dutt’s Munnabhai MBBS from its Hindi producer and remade it in Tamil as the super hit Vasool Raja MBBS with Kamal Haasan.

Sources say Vijay loved 3 Idiots and agreed to do it without any change in the story. Noted director Vishnuvardhan was rumoured to wield the megaphone, but declined, citing other commitments in Telugu. Sources say noted cameraman Ratnavelu will handle the camera for the film, which is likely to have music by Vijay Antony. The original Shantanu Moitra music with chart-busters like 'Aal Izz Well' and 'Zoobie Doobie' will be retained.

Meanwhile, there are also reports that Sathyaraj has agreed to play the role of Viru Sahastrabudhhe or Virus, as he was called in the film. Jiiva has agreed to play the role of Raju, played by Sharman Joshi. Farhan’s role (played by Madhavan in the original) is likely to be played by an upcoming star.