‘The 12th Failure’ starring Vikrant Massey tops IMDb’s top 250 Indian movies
Shillong, Jan 9: Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s biographical drama “The 12th Failure” starring actor Vikrant Massey has achieved the highest rating on IMDb and has been ranked number 1 in IMDb’s top 250 Indian films. and received excellent reviews. 9.2 points out of 10.
IMDb, known for its movies, TV and celebrity content, serves as a trusted source to help fans navigate the world of movies and shows and make informed viewing decisions, according to IANS.
In the global context of films that received at least 20,000 votes in user voting in 2023, “The 12th Failure” emerged as the highest-rated film. On the list of the highest-rated movies of 2023, “12th Fail” ranks at the top, followed by “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” with an 8.6 score. Other important films of the year were in the top five, including “Oppenheimer” (8.4), “Godzilla His Minus One” (8.4), and the Kannada film “Kaiba” (8.2).
Additionally, “The 12th Failure” secured a top 10 spot on LetterBoxD’s list of highest-rated dramas of 2023.
Previously, the film was selected as the closing film of the Macau Asia-Europe Young Cinema Film Festival. Vidhu Vinod Chopra will attend the screening in Macau on January 11th. The film is based on Anurag Pathak’s best-selling novel and depicts the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Inspired by a real-life story, ’12th Fail’ depicts the constant struggle of millions of students to crack the UPSC entrance exam. The film goes beyond exam preparation and delves into the personal challenges students face, both at home and in their relationships, during the intensive period of exam study, which leads to emotional turmoil and many cases, resulting in students dropping out of school or experiencing severe depression.
Ultimately, “12th Fail” unfolds as a story of resilience, perseverance, and the spirit of never giving up. The film stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role and features a talented cast including Medha Shankar, Ananth V. Joshi, Anshuman Pushkar and Priyanshu Chatterjee in important roles. In November 2023, the film was also submitted to the Oscars for an independent nomination.
