12th Fail: The Cult Film That Made Audiences Cry, A Superhit Inspiring Millions

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News18•14-01-2026, 15:27
12th Fail: The Cult Film That Made Audiences Cry, A Superhit Inspiring Millions
- •Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '12th Fail', based on Anurag Pathak's novel, released on October 27, 2023, and won the National Award for Best Feature Film.
- •The film chronicles the real-life struggles of DIG Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, with Vikrant Massey in the lead role.
- •Shot in real locations like Agra, Chambal, Delhi, Mussoorie, and UPSC coaching hubs Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar, enhancing its authenticity.
- •The screenplay was meticulously edited 200 times over three years; director Vidhu Vinod Chopra also voiced Pritam Pandey's father.
- •With a budget of 20 crore rupees, the film grossed 67 crore rupees, becoming a superhit and deeply resonating with competitive exam aspirants.
Why It Matters: 12th Fail, a National Award-winning film, became a superhit by inspiring millions with its authentic portrayal of struggle and determination.
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