Vidhu Vinod Chopra says Hollywood backs 12th Fail as India's Oscar entry

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, director of the film *12th Fail*, stated that many in Hollywood believe his movie should have been India's entry for the Oscars instead of last year's selection, *2018*. *12th Fail*, which stars Vikrant Massey, tells the story of a UPSC aspirant overcoming challenges. The film was a commercial success, earning around ₹70 crore against a ₹20 crore budget. Chopra discussed the emphasis on awards at the International Film Festival of India, suggesting that the focus should be on the quality of the film rather than accolades.