Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, "12th Fail" was a surprise hit at the box office, earning around Rs 70 crore worldwide upon its release last October. Two months later, the digital release on Disney+ Hotstar only amplified its reach.

In the film category, "12th Fail," directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, claimed the Best Feature Film award, with Vikrant Massey winning Best Actor. The movie is an adaptation of Anurag Pathak's bestselling novel, depicting the remarkable journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.

Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walked away with Best Actor awards at the 69th Filmfare Awards for their roles in "Animal" and "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" while Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "12th Fail" won the Black Lady for best film and director.