12th Fail, an Indian biographical drama film released in 2023, tells the inspiring true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from poverty to become an Indian Police Service officer. Directed, produced and written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film stars Vikrant in the role of Maisie Sharma, alongside talented actors like Medha Shankar, Ananth V Joshi, Anshuman Pushkar and Priyanshu Chatterjee.
The film premiered on October 27, 2023, and was well received by both critics and audiences and performed beyond expectations at the box office. Despite a modest budget of ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million), it grossed over ₹69 crore (US$8.6 million) worldwide. At the 69th Filmfare Awards, 12th Fail earned five awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor (Critics) for Vikrant Massey.
About 12th Fail Movie
| Directed by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
|---|---|
| Written by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli |
| Based on | “12th Fail” by Anurag Pathak |
| Produced by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Yogesh Ishwar |
| Starring | Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar |
| Narrated by | Anant V Joshi |
| Cinematography | Randarajan Ramabadran |
| Edited by | Jaskunwar Kohli, Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Music by | Shantanu Moitra |
| Production company | Vinod Chopra Films |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
| Release date | October 27, 2023 |
| Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹20 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹69.64 crore |
12th Fail Movie Box Office Collection Day Wise
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 1 | 1.11 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 2 | 2.52 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 3 | 3.13 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 4 | 1.55 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 5 | 1.67 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 6 | 1.86 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 7 | 1.45 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 8 | 1.76 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 9 | 2.99 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 10 | 2.95 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 11 | 1.31 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 12 | 1.41 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 13 | 1.46 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 14 | 1.45 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 15 | 1.51 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 16 | 2.06 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 17 | 0.6 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 18 | 1.08 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 19 | 1.07 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 20 | 0.9 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 21 | 0.9 Cr |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 22 | 1.95 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 23 | 1.26 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 24 | 0.52 |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 25 | 0.06 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 26 | 0.55 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 27 | 0.07 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 28 | 0.07 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 29 | 0.07 Cr |
| 12th Fail Office Collection Day 30 | 1.46 Cr |
| 12th fail box office collection day 31 | 2.02 Cr |
| 12th fail box office collection day 32 | 0.96 Cr |
| 12th fail box office collection day 33 | 0.6 Cr Aprrox… |
| 12th fail box office collection day 34 | 0.56 Cr Aprrox… |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 35 | 0.40 Cr Aprrox… |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 36 | 0.30 Cr Aprrox… |
| 12th Fail Box Office Collection Day 37 | 0.10 Cr Aprrox… |
| Total | 49.18 CR |
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Summary of 12th Fail Box Office Collection
| Opening Day | 1.11 cr |
| End of Opening Weekend | 13.11 cr |
| End of Week 4 | 6.05 Cr |
| Total Collection | 35.22 Cr |
12th Fail Box Office Collection Day Wise in India At A Glance
| India Net Collection | 49.18 CR |
| Worldwide Collection | 60.87 CR |
| Overseas Collection | 2.34 CR |
| India Gross Collection | 56.64 CR |
12th Fail continues its triumphant journey at the box office 📽️🌠
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12th Fail Movie Starring and Cast
- Medha Shankar as Shraddha Joshi
- Harish Khanna as Manoj’s father
- Anshumaan Pushkar as Gauri Bhaiya
- Sarita Joshi as Dadi
- Priyanshu Chatterjee as DSP Dushyant Singh
- Anant V Joshi as Pritam Pandey
- Geeta Aggarwal Sharma as Manoj’s mother
- Sanjay Bishnoi as Naval
- Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma
- Perry Chhabra as Rajini
- Radhika Joshi as Tanya
- Fasi Khan as Kishan, Shraddha’s house servant
- Vijay Kumar Dogra as Sundar
- Darius Chinoy as Mr. Solanki
- Dr. Vikas Divyakirti as Himself
State GST Waived On Movie '12th Fail'
— Soumyajit Pattnaik (@soumyajitt) December 22, 2023
Govt of Odisha has announced SGST waiver on the movie '12th Fail' based on the inspirational story of Manoj Sharma, a 2005-batch Maharashtra cadre IPS officer, which will encourage people to watch it pic.twitter.com/qkTxTsYj2k
12th Fail Movie Review & Story
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s heart-touching film 12th Fail has been a huge hit among the audience and has also earned well at the box office. Even after being in theaters for 100 days, it is still performing well. The film stars Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar, who have been highly appreciated for their performances.
To celebrate the success of the film, the cast and crew gathered in theaters across Mumbai to celebrate its 100th day. Along with the actors, the inspiration behind the story was real-life IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and his wife IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. His story, on which the film is based, has really resonated with the audience, especially with the excellent performances from Massey and Shankar.
12th Fail is based on the book by Anurag Pathak and it tells the inspiring story of Manoj Kumar Sharma’s life and how his wife supported him to become an IPS officer. The film has received a lot of appreciation since its release and its popularity has increased even more since it became available online.
The success of the 12th Fail movie shows how powerful storytelling and great acting can be. It has not only won the hearts of the audience but has also made a significant impact on Indian cinema.
