Aanand L Rai recalls he was concerned about Vikrant Massey’s confidence in the ‘12th Fail’ release: ‘I didn’t want him to be heartbroken’

Vikrant Massey’s film ’12th Fail’, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, became a 2023 breakout hit, winning global audiences’ hearts. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai recalled Massey’s unwavering confidence in the film despite concerns. Vikrant’s conviction proved successful, countering fears that audiences only wanted big-screen spectacles during a challenging period for cinema attendance.