Mumbai: The resurfacing of actor R Madhavan's audition for 2009-released movie '3 Idiots' has sparked a viral sensation, invoking a wave of nostalgia amongst adoring fans.

The audition tape showcases a monologue delivered by R Madhavan, where his character pleads his father to allow him to follow his passion for wildlife photography.

'3 Idiots' is a Bollywood movie which was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

It featured Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Boman Irani and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles.

The movie has become a classic and a cult favorite among Indian audiences, and its popularity has not faded over the years.

After 14 years of the film's release, the audition tape of R Madhavan as 'Farhan' in the movie, is now making rounds on the internet.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra films shared a video showcasing an audition tape of their character delivering an impressive monologue.

The production house wrote in the caption, "@actormaddy 's 3 Idiots audition is evidence to the fact that he was always meant to play Farhan Quereshi!"