The teaser of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s next directorial 12th Fail will be released on Thursday. The film stars Vikrant Massey in the lead.
Announcing the teaser release date, the makers shared a poster of the film. The poster shows a crowd, possibly of UPSC aspirants. The caption reads, “12th Fail - a powerful true story inspired by the millions of Indians who dream, toil and dare to #Restart. A momentous project from Vidhu Vinod Chopra, celebrating 45 years in the pursuit of excellence in cinema. Teaser drops 10th August.”
An adaptation of Anurag Pathak’s eponymous novel, 12th Fail is inspired by the real-life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma who, despite failing his 12th board examinations, succeeded in forging a career in civil services amidst great hardships. He was supported in his journey by his partner Shraddha Joshi, who also cracked the CSE to become an IRS officer.
According to the makers, it's the first film to be shot in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, the hub of UPSC preparations in the national capital. The film was also shot in Chambal, Agra, Mussoorie and Mumbai.