

12th Fail
#RESTART
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.
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8.0/10
293 votes
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2.4M
- Box office
- $37.2K
- Language
- English
- awestruck
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- Theatrical27 Oct 2023
- Digital / OTTHotstar29 Dec 2023
- TVSony MAX29 Feb 2024
- PremiereInternational Film Festival of India, Goa21 Nov 2025
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)PG27 Oct 2023
- Digital / OTTNetflix, Hulu1 Mar 2024
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical (limited)12A27 Oct 2023
- Theatrical27 Oct 2023
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
United Arab EmiratesAE
- Theatrical27 Oct 2023
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical (limited)PG27 Oct 2023
ChinaCN
- PremiereShanghai International Film Festival23 Jun 2024
FranceFR
- Theatrical (limited)TP27 Oct 2023
HungaryHU
- PremiereIndian Film Festival Hungary 28 Feb 2026
IndonesiaID
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
IrelandIE
- Theatrical27 Oct 2023
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
IsraelIL
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
ItalyIT
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Mar 2024
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12th Fail was released on 11 August 2023.
Audience reviews
1- R10/10
ramu98
1/30/2024
Forget Bollywood clichés, 12th Fail is a breath of fresh air. With crisp editing and stunning visuals, it tells the feel-good story of Manoj, a chronic exam-failer battling societal scorn. But Manoj's resilience is inspiring, and the film's unique perspective celebrates alternative paths to success. Vikrant Massey shines as Manoj, while the film smartly reflects on education pressures and surprises with innovativ…
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