Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s latest film, “12th Fail,” is making waves at the box office with a heartwarming story of ambition, dedication, and overcoming setbacks. Starring Vikrant Massey as a 12th fail UPSC aspirant from Chambal, the film has shown significant improvement in collections, driven by positive word of mouth.
According to early estimates reported by Sacnilk.com, “12th Fail” collected a promising ₹2.8 crore on Sunday. This impressive figure brings its total three-day collection to ₹6.42 crore, reflecting the growing interest and appeal of the film.
Strong Box Office Performance for ’12th Fail’ Amid Positive Reviews
On Sunday, “12th Fail” recorded a higher Hindi occupancy rate of 24.41 percent, further establishing its success and popularity among the audience. The film opened with ₹1.1 crore and managed to collect ₹2.51 crore on Saturday.
“12th Fail” Reviews
The film has garnered positive reviews, with the Hindustan Times describing it as “a pure and honest tale of success and failure.” Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh mentioned, “A good film finds its audience,” highlighting the film’s relatability and emotional depth.
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel praised “12th Fail” as a beautiful and heartwarming film that is a must-watch. He even expressed that the film deserves a “HIT” verdict at the box office and referred to it as the “most heartwarming and inspirational film of 2023.”
Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “12th Fail”
“12th Fail” is inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. However, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra emphasizes that the film is a story of “each one of us” pursuing aspirations and dreams in big cities.
Chopra explained, “I started writing this film when I was 66, and now I’m 71. You can’t write a film like this in months. It takes years because every character has a story. It’s not a biopic. It’s each one of us… There is a lot of me and you in the film.”
He expressed his commitment to creating art that can make a positive impact, saying, “My job as an artist or a filmmaker is to make the world slightly better than what it was when I came. So, if I can make a film that can make a slight difference in people’s lives, it inspires me. Money has never driven me. I could have made ‘Munnabhai 3, 4, 5, 6…’ and be a multi-millionaire, which I’m not. I chose to make ’12th Fail’ with Vikrant Massey.”
As “12th Fail” continues to touch hearts and draw audiences to theaters, it reaffirms the power of storytelling in cinema to inspire, uplift, and connect with people from all walks of life.
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