Vikrant Massey’s latest venture, ‘12th Fail,’ is making waves at the box office. The Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial opened with a commendable Rs 1.1 crore, competing against Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Tejas.’ However, it’s the inspiring academic drama’s weekend performance that truly shines. Surging from Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 3.10 crore on Sunday, ’12th Fail’ demonstrated a robust upward trajectory.
Monday Blues Impact
Surprise, Surprise, 12th Fail is a HIT.
Day 4 Monday is greater than Day 1#12thFail #BoxOffice collection
Day 1 Fri: Rs 1.10 crore
Day 2 Sat: Rs 2.50 crore
Day 3 Sun: Rs 3.10 crore
Day 4 Mon: Rs 1.50 crore
Total #BO: Rs 8.20 crore #India nett🔥@VVCFilms pic.twitter.com/88xphabffW— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) October 31, 2023
Despite the promising start, the film experienced a slowdown on Monday, collecting Rs 1.50 crore. The total box office earnings for ’12th Fail’ now stand at Rs 8.20 crore after four days of release—the Monday dip, with a recorded 10.04 percent Hindi occupancy, aligned with industry expectations.
| Day | Box Office Collection |
| Day 1 | Rs 1.10 Crores |
| Day 2 | Rs 2.50 Crores |
| Day 3 | Rs 3.10 Crores |
| Day 4 | Rs 1.50 Crores |
| Total | Rs 8.20 Crores |
Comparison With ‘Tejas’
Interestingly, ’12th Fail’ outshone ‘Tejas’ at the box office, with the latter struggling to cross the Rs 5 crore mark. Also, Vikrant Massey may be a lesser-known star, but the film’s compelling content drove its weekend success. Conversely, ‘Tejas’ lacked the content strength to capitalize on the weekend. Therefore, despite sharing the same release date.
Plot And Praise
’12th Fail,’ based on Anurag Pathak’s best-selling novel, narrates the remarkable journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. Starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar, the film portrays the relentless struggle of a small-town boy to crack the UPSC exam. Produced by Zee Studios, ’12th Fail’ hit screens worldwide in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Beyond the box office numbers, the film has garnered immense praise. Sporting a remarkable 9 out of 10 on IMDB, it has received accolades from critics and audiences alike. Indian cricketer Shubhman Gill lauded the movie on Instagram. Thus labeling it a “very inspirational movie” and urging young audiences not to give up on their dreams.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Choice
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra is known for iconic films like ‘Munnabhai.’ Thus, he shared his motivation behind ’12th Fail.’ In an interview with PTI, he emphasized choosing substance over commercial gains, stating. “Money has never driven me. I chose to make ’12th Fail’ with Vikrant Massey.” In the world of Bollywood, ’12th Fail’ stands not only as a box office contender but as a testament to the power of compelling narratives. With audience ratings soaring and positive reviews pouring in. Thus, the film is set to leave a lasting mark on the industry.
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