Vikrant Massey’s film ’12th Fail’ has proven to be a successful venture at the box office, maintaining its popularity despite a slight dip in collections. The movie faced a box office clash with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Tejas,’ but it has outperformed its competition. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ’12th Fail’ is an adaptation of Anurag Pathak’s bestselling novel of the same name and has earned a total of Rs 13 crore as of November 2.
The film narrates the real-life story of a dacoit-turned-IPS officer, shedding light on the journey of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi. Vikrant Massey takes on the role of Manoj, while Medha Shankar plays the female lead.
On Thursday, November 2, ’12th Fail’ raked in approximately Rs 1.40 crore, bringing its total box office collection in India to Rs 13.14 crore. Notably, the film maintained an overall occupancy rate of 12.70 percent on that day.
’12th Fail’ delves into the aspirations of countless students across India who dream of becoming IAS or IPS officers. The movie is a testament to the power of individuals with unwavering integrity, showcasing how they can bring about transformative change in the country.
An interesting aspect of ’12th Fail’ is that it is the first film to be shot in Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi, a location steeped in the tradition of nurturing generations of bureaucrats.
Anurag Pathak’s novel, on which the film is based, provides an insightful exploration of the life journeys of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi, making ’12th Fail’ a captivating cinematic portrayal of their experiences. The film has resonated with audiences by highlighting the determination and aspirations of those who strive to bring about positive change in society through civil service.