Vidhu Vinod Chopra: News

The founder of Vinod Chopra Films and Vinod Chopra Productions, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is a film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. After studying film direction at Film and Television Institute of India, Chopra directed his first short film, ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ (1976), which won the National Film Award followed by the release of ‘An Encounter with Faces’, which won the Grand Prix at Tampere Film Festival. In 1981, ‘Sazaye Maut’ became Chopra’s first full-length feature film in the industry, starring some finest talents in the entertainment industry. in the following years, his ‘Parinda’ and ‘1942: A Love Story’ became landmark hits in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Chopra directed ‘3 Idiots’, which became the first Indian film to enter the Rs. 200 crore club and became one of the most successful films in India. ‘PK’, ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’, and ‘Sanju’ are some of the best movies produced under Vinod’s production house. In 2020, he produced and directed the film ‘Shikara’, which he dedicated to his mother, who had to migrate to Mumbai due to the Kashmir conflict in 1990.

16 Apr 2024

China

'12th Fail' set for wide release in China

Vikrant Massey, the lead actor of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's critically acclaimed film 12th Fail, has confirmed a major release of the movie in China.

12 Apr 2024

Vinod Chopra Films

Vinod Chopra Films unveils new project, 'Zero Se Restart'

Vinod Chopra Films has announced its next cinematic project, a film titled Zero Se Restart.

22 Feb 2024

IMDb

'12th Fail' actor Medha Shankr wins IMDb Breakout Star award

Medha Shankr has been honored with IMDb's Breakout Star title for her outstanding performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's social drama, 12th Fail.

08 Feb 2024

IMDb

'12th Fail' in IMDb's Global Top 50 list; creates history

Once in a while, there comes a film that emerges to be viewers' favorite for its hard-hitting relatable content and brilliant storytelling.

29 Jan 2024

Vikrant Massey

'12th Fail' shines at Filmfare: Revisiting its most powerful dialogues

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail touched many hearts with its poignant portrayal of the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, played by Vikrant Massey.

29 Dec 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' is now streaming

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail emerged as a breakout hit in 2023, receiving both critical and commercial acclaim.

01 Dec 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' shows stability in fifth week

Vikrant Massey is the breakout star of 2023 and he showed that momentum and focus can make a low-budget film a sleeper hit at the box office.

24 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' not slowing down anytime soon

Vikrant Massey has delivered a career-defining performance in 12th Fail. The social drama has been critically acclaimed and has received favorable reviews from viewers too. The film's commercial success is a testament to how content-oriented films can carve their niche and emerge as sleeper hits.

23 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' here to stay and slay

12th Fail is undoubtedly the game changer film of 2023 in Bollywood. The low-budget film has emerged as a sleeper hit and is still steady at the box office. The film is a prime example of how good content can become a box office success.

22 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' displays god-level momentum

Vikrant Massey's recent release 12th Fail has passed every box office test with ease. The critically acclaimed film has been lauded by viewers too and has emerged to be a sleeper hit.

21 Nov 2023

OTT releases

Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' OTT release details are out now

12th Fail has been a box office wonder in Bollywood. The social drama revolves around the UPSC examinations in India and does a socio-economic commentary on the same.

21 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' is an absolute beast 

Vikrant Massey is undoubtedly one of the rare Bollywood actors who has donned a varied range of characters with success. His recent release 12th Fail has become one of the box office wonders of 2023 with its good content and gradual craze among moviegoers.

20 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' continues as a silent sniper

12th Fail is a sleeper hit and the movie is showing no signs of slowing down. On its fourth weekend, the Vikrant Massey-headlined film experienced a surprisingly high box office collection.

20 Nov 2023

Happy Birthday

Rajkumar Hirani's birthday: How filmmaker became undisputed maestro of slice-of-life-drama

Rajkumar Hirani, the maverick filmmaker known for his unique storytelling, celebrates his 61st birthday on Monday.

18 Nov 2023

Vikrant Massey

Box office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' closer to Rs. 40cr

Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail is earning plaudits as his career-best performance.

17 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' holds the reins with ease

Vidhu Vinod Chopra is one of the most known director-producers in Bollywood. Over the years, the critically acclaimed filmmaker has been producing films on hard-hitting social topics and somewhat knows how to blend content with commerce.

16 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' slows down in third week

Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and the actor has donned a varried range of characters over the years.

15 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' rock solid in third week 

12th Fail has emerged as a sleeper hit at the Indian box office as the social drama started off slow and then gradually picked up pace.

14 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' shows surprising growth on Monday

12th Fail has become a milestone film in Vikrant Massey's career. The actor is known for his layered and hard-hitting roles and this social drama has been a thought-provoking film.

13 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' fails amid 'Tiger 3' craze

12th Fail is one of those rare box office phenomena that grew at the box office only by its content and viewers' positive word of mouth. The Vikrant Massey starrer has been enjoying a great box office ride but with the release of Tiger 3, it has been overshadowed and sidelined badly.

11 Nov 2023

Vikrant Massey

Box office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' continues good momentum

Despite a slew of new film releases at the box office, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has been successful in maintaining a good momentum at the box office.

10 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' stays strong

Vikrant Massey is one of the most talented actors who has carved a niche in Bollywood. The actor's recent release 12th Fail has emerged to be a sleeper hit at the box office and is currently marching toward the Rs. 30 crore mark.

09 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' surpasses Rs. 25cr mark

Vikrant Massey is known for his varied range of acting and the actor has carved his niche over the years.

08 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' is passing every momentum test

Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and he has done some stellar work across celluloid and OTT. His recent theatrical release 12th Fail has become a box office phenomenon.

07 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' passes the second Monday test

Vikrant Massey has carved his niche in Bollywood with stellar work. His recent release 12th Fail is set to become a sleeper hit at the box office.

06 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' shows enormous growth

Vikrant Massey has been an adept actor and over the years, he has donned varied shades of characters. His recent film 12th Fail has been nothing short of a revolution as it started slow and then gained momentum and has now surpassed the Rs. 21 crore mark at the box office.

05 Nov 2023

Vikrant Massey

Box office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' inches toward Rs. 20cr

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail has proven it is here to stay.

03 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' experiences a slight dip

Vikrant Massey is one of the best actors in Bollywood and he proved the same with the recent release 12th Fail. The critics are in awe of his performance too.

02 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' passes with flying colors

12th Fail is on the verge of becoming a new box office phenomenon in Bollywood. The Vikrant Massey-headlined film opened to weak numbers but has picked up its pace owing to positive word of mouth.

01 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' shows impressive growth

Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a veteran filmmaker and his new work 12th Fail has started to gain momentum at the box office. After a low-key start, the movie is now set to rake in better on the commercial front.

31 Oct 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: '12th Fail' passes the Monday test

Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and he has shown his dynamic range over the years. His recent directorial 12th Fail witnessed a mediocre opening but picked up its pace with positive word of mouth.

30 Oct 2023

Box Office

Box office: '12th Fail' outshines 'Tejas' with Day 3 earnings

Aerial-action drama Tejas, starring Kangana Ranaut, clashed with Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail in theaters last Friday (October 27).

29 Oct 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' witnesses over 125% growth 

Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail—a social drama that directly caters to civil service aspirants—was released on Friday.

28 Oct 2023

Vikrant Massey

Box office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' surprises at Rs. 1cr

Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail was released theatrically on Friday (October 27).

27 Oct 2023

Movie Review

'12th Fail' review: Earnest, honest, bolstered by first-rate performances

Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail draws its story from the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and is based on Anurag Pathak's namesake book.

05 Oct 2023

PVR Cinemas

Watch '3 Idiots,' 'Munna Bhai' in halls again this October

Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films, founded by director-producer-screenwriter-editor Vidhu Vinod Chopra has completed 45 years!

03 Oct 2023

Bollywood

'12th Fail' trailer: Vikrant Massey promises his career-best performance

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's new film, 12th Fail stars Vikrant Massey as Manoj, a young man who dreams of becoming an IPS officer despite failing his 12th-grade exams.

05 Sep 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Vidhu Vinod Chopra: Exploring producer's must-watch directorial projects

Vidhu Vinod Chopra has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Indian cinema, not only through his prolific production prowess but also through his directorial gems.

10 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' teaser is out; release date inside

Vikrant Massey is one of the most talented and genre-defying actors in India. His upcoming acting venture 12th Fail focuses on the UPSC aspirants in India and their struggle to crack one of the toughest competitive examinations.

25 Nov 2022

Vikrant Massey

‘12th Fail’: Vidhu Vinod Chopra announces next with Vikrant Massey

Vidhu Vinod Chopra has announced his next film. The director-producer's next film titled 12th Fail will have Vikrant Massey as the lead actor, while Chopra will direct and produce the movie.

26 Feb 2022

Vivek Agnihotri

Vivek Agnihotri slams Anupama Chopra for sabotaging 'The Kashmir Files'

National Film Award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has launched an attack on movie critic Anupama Chopra by posting an "expose" video on Thursday.

08 Feb 2022

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

5 lesser-known Indian films that have received Academy Award nominations/wins

The Academy Award 2022 nominations were announced on Tuesday and Jai Bhim sadly could not grab nomination under any category.

08 Jul 2021

Anupama Chopra

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's elder brother passes away due to COVID-19

Vir Chopra, elder brother of noted producer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has died due to COVID-19, confirmed the latter's wife Anupama Chopra.

09 Feb 2020

Bollywood

'Malang' dominates the box office, 'Shikara' lags way behind

The first Friday of February marked the release of two major Bollywood films, i.e., Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani-starrer Malang and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's directorial comeback movie Shikara.

05 Feb 2020

Jammu And Kashmir

Activists move court against 'Shikara', claim the movie is communal

Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Tuesday reacted to a petition filed against his upcoming film Shikara.

07 Jan 2020

Bollywood

'Shikara': Vidhu Chopra's comeback film on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits

Almost three decades back, India witnessed one of the biggest mass human exoduses in its independent history - the 1989-1990 forced exodus of Kashmir Pandits.

19 Sep 2019

Bollywood

Sanjay Dutt confirms 'Munnabhai 3' is happening, in scripting stage

It's been quite some time that reports about the much-awaited third installment of Sanjay Dutt's Munnabhai franchise have been doing the rounds in media.

08 Feb 2019

Arshad Warsi

Vidhu Vinod Chopra hopes to make 'Munnabhai 3' this year

After the mammoth success of Munnabhai M.B.B.S and Lage Raho Munnabhai, the fans are eagerly waiting for the third installment of the franchise.

14 Jan 2019

Rajkumar Hirani

Dia Mirza on Rajkumar Hirani: Formal inquiry must be conducted

Director Rajkumar Hirani's sexual harassment case has sent a shockwave across the industry.

13 Jan 2019

#MeToo

#MeToo: Hirani accused of sexual assault on sets of 'Sanju'

Another big name of Bollywood bites the dust in the post #MeToo era. A woman has come forward accusing director Rajkumar Hirani of sexual assault while on the sets of Sanju.

Illayaraja's legal notice to Balasubramanyam for using his compositions

Music legend Illayaraja sent a legal notice to playback singer Balasubramanyam for singing the former's compositions without prior permission at many concerts.