In a remarkable achievement, the movie “12th Fail,” led by Vikrant Massey and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has secured the pinnacle of success by becoming the highest-rated Indian film on IMDb’s list of 250 films of Indian cinema. The biographical drama, featuring Medha Shankar, Sanjay Bishnoi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and others in pivotal roles, has garnered widespread acclaim since its OTT release.
Vikrant Massey, riding high on the success of his recent endeavors, particularly the well-received “12th Fail,” expressed his joy as the film clinched the top spot with an impressive 9.2 rating out of 10 on IMDb. Notably, the top five Indian films also include the 1993 animated classic “Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama,” Mani Ratnam’s “Nayakan,” Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s timeless “Gol Maal,” and actor R. Madhavan’s directorial debut, “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.”
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What sets “12th Fail” apart is its noteworthy position amongst some of the most acclaimed Hollywood blockbusters, surpassing films like “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Oppenheimer” by Christopher Nolan, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Martin Scorsese, and the highly anticipated “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie.
About the film: “12th Fail” is a captivating narrative based on Anurag Pathak’s book of the same name, revolving around the lives of IPS Manoj Sharma and his wife Shraddha Joshi. Its critical and commercial success is evident, with a theatrical release on October 27 and its current availability on the OTT platform Disney+Hostar.
In an exclusive conversation with the media, Vikrant Massey shared his profound working experience with director Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Massey expressed his pride in the collaboration, highlighting the harmonious actor-director relationship. He stated, “I can very proudly say it was my best working experience. I think we really complement each other very well as actors and directors. And I can very proudly say that he has mentored me in so many ways.