12th Fail's Surprise Success Leaves Tejas in the Dust at the Box Office

12th Fail steals the spotlight as Tejas struggles at the box office, Vikrant Massey outshines Kangana.

Written by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: November 01, 2023

Summary: Kangana Ranaut's "Tejas" struggles at the box office, while Vikrant Massey's "12th Fail" impresses with its strong content.

Kangana Ranaut's movie "Tejas" and Vikrant Massey's "12th Fail" have had quite different journeys at the box office. "Tejas," a film about an Indian Air Force pilot, is struggling to attract audiences. It earned around 30 lakh rupees on Tuesday, and its total earnings have been slow to grow, standing at 4.50 crores. "12th Fail," on the other hand, has surprised many in the film industry. It's based on a novel about the ups and downs of two officers, and it earned a remarkable 1.75 crores on Tuesday, bringing its total to 9.99 crores.

Kangana Ranaut's Tejas, despite being an action-packed movie with aerial sequences, is facing tough times. Its earnings have dipped since its opening, and the film hasn't been able to generate much excitement among viewers. 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey, is performing quite well, even though it features a lesser-known star. Its strong content and story seem to be connecting with the audience, resulting in consistent growth in earnings over the weekend.

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Tejas tells the story of Tejas Gill, an Indian Air Force pilot, who embarks on a mission. The film's poor performance at the box office has left some industry experts disappointed. Film trade analyst Komal Nahta described it as a "bad film." On the other hand, 12th Fail is gaining momentum, and its success is credited to its strong content and the engaging story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.

The contrasting performance of Tejas and 12th Fail has caught the attention of Bollywood enthusiasts and insiders. Kangana's film started with an underwhelming 1.25 crore opening and didn't show any substantial improvement during its first weekend. In comparison, 12th Fail, despite being led by a lesser-known star like Vikrant Massey, has managed to impress the audience and maintain steady growth in earnings. While some believe that Tejas lacked the strong content necessary for success, 12th Fail's compelling story has struck a chord with viewers.

In a recent event, Kangana Ranaut organized a special screening of Tejas for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. She expressed her excitement about the film based on a soldier's life, but the film's box office performance hasn't lived up to expectations. This stark difference in box office fortunes shows how essential a strong storyline and content are in Bollywood, irrespective of the star power associated with a film. Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail serves as a reminder that the right content can often outweigh the star status.