12th Fail
12वीं फेल
“#RESTART”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
12th Fail - Official Trailer | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | In Cinemas Worldwide 27th October, 2023Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-03
Top Cast
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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
Neeraj Kalra
Prabhakar Joshi
Sonal Jha
Shraddha's Mother
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Pritam Pandey's Father
Abhishek Sengupta
Tutul
Vijay Rajoria
Library Manager
Bhupendra Taneja
Library Caretaker
Sanjay Bishnoi
Naval
Perry Chhabra
Rajni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 126 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Screenplay & Story
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Swanand Kirkire, Anurag Pathak, Jaskunwar Kohli, Abhishek Dubey
- Original Score
- Shantanu Moitra
- Original Title
- 12वीं फेल
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37K
- Production Studios
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions, Zee Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Swanand Kirkire, Anurag Pathak, Jaskunwar Kohli, Abhishek Dubey
Shantanu Moitra
Rangarajan Rambadran
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Lawrence D'Souza
Department Leadership Roster
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Director
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Writer
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Producer
Jaskunwar Kohli
Writer
Rangarajan Rambadran
Director of Photography
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Editor
Jaskunwar Kohli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 12th Fail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 12th Fail about?
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.
Who directed 12th Fail?
12th Fail was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Who stars in 12th Fail?
The principal cast of 12th Fail includes Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee.
When was 12th Fail released and how long is it?
12th Fail was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of 12th Fail?
12th Fail had a reported production budget of $2.4M and grossed $37K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 12th Fail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 12th Fail was composed by Shantanu Moitra.
Is 12th Fail based on a book or true story?
12th Fail is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anurag Pathak".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 12th Fail?
12th Fail holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).