12th Fail, the recently released Hindi film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, gas collected Rs 1.1 crore on day one of its release. Starring Vikrant Massey in leading role, 12th Fail is based on a true story and draws from the struggles of the millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam.

Besides Vikrant, the film also stars Medha Shankar, Harish Khanna, Anshumaan Pushkar, Anant Joshi, among others. The Film is based on Anurag Pathak's novel about the journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.

“The Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial although sincere, offers a tired tale of grit conquers all. The world of 12th Fail exists in the shadow of TVF’s Aspirants. But while the latter series delved into the motivations of each of its characters, the film’s supporting characters feel stock,” reads CE review of the film.

The film released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.