8th November 2023, Mumbai: Vikrant Massey’s ’12th Fail’ continues to outperform Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Tejas’ at the box office, as the two films clash in their 12th day of release.
Clash of Themes: 12th Fail vs. Tejas
’12th Fail’ narrates the story of an IPS officer’s educational journey, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, while ‘Tejas’ focuses on the unwavering dedication of an IAF officer to protect the nation. These films went head-to-head at the box office on October 27, 2023.
Box Office Showdown: 12th Fail vs. Tejas
A cinematic showdown occurred on October 27, 2023, when ‘Tejas,’ an exhilarating aerial action film starring Kangana Ranaut, and ’12th Fail,’ featuring Vikrant Massey, both hit the big screen simultaneously. While ‘Tejas’ faces the challenge of attracting moviegoers to theaters, ’12th Fail’ benefits from strong word-of-mouth and continues to attract audiences.
Box Office Earnings: 12th Fail vs. Tejas
’12th Fail’ put up a remarkable performance in its first 11 days in theaters, accumulating an impressive net earning of Rs 22.87 crore in India. On the twelfth day, early estimates suggest that ’12th Fail’ earned approximately Rs 1.30 crore for all language versions. ‘Tejas’ also had a strong showing in its initial 11 days, with net earnings of around Rs 5.9 crore in India. On the twelfth day, ‘Tejas’ added approximately Rs 0.06 crore to its net earnings in India. Notably, on November 7, 2023, ‘Tejas’ maintained an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 6.07%.
12th Fail & Tejas Film Details and Production
’12th Fail’ revolves around the journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer who chooses to pursue the world’s most challenging competitive exam, UPSC. The film features Medha Shankar, Sanjay Bishnoi, and Harish Khanna in prominent roles. It is both written and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and produced under the Vinod Chopra Films banner. ‘Tejas’ follows the story of an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer deeply committed to safeguarding the nation. Alongside Kangana Ranaut, the film includes important roles portrayed by Anshul Chauhan, Varun Mitra, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Vishak Nair.
By Yashika Desai