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🎬 Title: 12th Fail
#RESTART
Story: Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.
⭐ Rating: 7.949 (188 votes)
📅 Release date: 2023-08-11
⏱️ Runtime: 2h 26m
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
✍️ Writer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli
🌍 Countries: India
🏢 Production companies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions, Zee Studios, KRG Studios
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $2,400,000 | 📈 Revenue: $8,300,000
👥 Cast: Vikrant Massey (Manoj Kumar Sharma), Medha Shankr (Shraddha Joshi), Anant Joshi (Pritam Pandey), Anshumaan Pushkar (Gaurinandan), Priyanshu Chatterjee (Dushyant Singh), Geeta Agrawal Sharma (Pushpa Sharma), Harish Khanna (Ramveer Sharma), Vikas Divyakirti (Vikas Divyakirti), Sarita Joshi (Dadi), Sam Mohan (Deep Mohan)
Editor’s note: A brief editor’s note on 12th Fail (2023): It leans into its Drama roots without feeling derivative. Under Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s direction, the film keeps a steady rhythm and a clear sense of place. Performances (especially Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi) give the story human stakes. The 2h 26m runtime suits the material; scenes land without dragging. Solid if imperfect—its strengths outweigh a few rough edges. Its tagline — “#RESTART” — actually reflects the film’s intent. Put it on your list—especially if you’re after mood and texture.
