The 2009 Indian Hindi-language film is a landmark coming-of-age comedy-drama that satirizes the pressures of the Indian education system. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and loosely adapted from Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone , it has become a cult classic recognized for its social impact and record-breaking box office performance. Core Film Details Information Director Rajkumar Hirani Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra Release Date December 25, 2009 Cast