This year, 12th Fail has defied expectations and emerged as an unexpected box office success, gaining widespread appreciation from both critics and audiences. Despite an initial lack of substantial buzz, the film’s popularity has soared since its OTT release, propelling its characters to overnight fame.
The cast, especially Medha Shankr, who plays Shraddha in the film, has experienced a surge in social media followers. Medha, now hailed by many as the national crush, recently expressed her aspirations to work with Ranbir Kapoor in an interview. She shared insights into her journey, including the challenge of convincing her father to support her pursuit of an acting career.
In an interview, Medha revealed Ranbir Kapoor as her preferred Bollywood actor to work with. She also opened up about the difficulties of convincing her father, who comes from a typical middle-class family with a strong emphasis on academics. Expressing her desire to become an actor initially shocked her father, who questioned her sanity and wondered if she had lost her mind.
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail hit theatres in October, narrating the inspirational real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, portrayed by Vikrant Massey. Despite setbacks in his Class 12 exams, Sharma perseveres to fulfil his dream of becoming an IPS officer. Notably, the film has achieved the remarkable feat of being recognised as the highest-rated Indian film on IMDb.