The film '12th Fail', starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, made its theatrical debut alongside Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Tejas'. According to early estimates, the movie opened with a collection of ₹1 crore nett. The film achieved a 9.09 percent Hindi occupancy and a 6.5 percent Kannada occupancy on its first day.
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Based on Anurag Pathak's novel, the movie revolves around the journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, with Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar playing the lead roles. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film has garnered positive reviews, with Massey's performance being hailed as his career-best, showcasing a wide range of emotions and depth in his portrayal of the character.
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Vikrant Massey, discussing the film, emphasized that '12th Fail' isn't just about academic failures but about the resilience and determination to restart and succeed in life. He challenged the notion that academic success is the sole marker of achievement. Vidhu Vinod Chopra echoed similar sentiments, expressing the film's message of hope and perseverance, emphasizing its potential for universal resonance upon its theatrical release.