Varun Grover Talks All India Rank And Its Comparison To 12Th Fail

Varun Grover, a renowned writer and lyricist, is venturing into the realm of film direction with his upcoming movie, All India Rank. The film's trailer has recently been unveiled, garnering positive feedback from audiences. Some viewers have drawn parallels between this film and Vikrant Massey's 12Th Fail, sparking interesting conversations about the thematic similarities between the two movies. In a recent interaction with Filmibeat, Grover addressed these comparisons, sharing his perspective on the matter.

When questioned about the inevitable comparisons between All India Rank and 12Th Fail, Grover expressed his readiness and acceptance of such discussions. He acknowledged that as an audience member himself, he understands the natural tendency to compare films within similar genres or themes. Grover remarked, "Yes, I am ready for it and it is something I can't control. Even if I see as an audience, so even I would compare; as a film buff who would observe cinema, they will compare and that's fine. There's nothing wrong in comparison." He further added that if people draw parallels to 12Th Fail, it might actually encourage more viewers to watch his film, given the former's acclaim.

Grover also highlighted the educational system as a recurring theme in cinema, citing examples like 3 Idiots and 12Th Fail. He believes that All India Rank adds a fresh narrative to this genre, focusing on the youth and their challenges. "It's a story of youth and how they handle the problems. People can come and compare the films; in fact, I am saying watch and make a list of comparison like match the following. So, if the comparison happens then its good, and if it doesn't happen then also its good. But, one think I know for sure is that this story has not been told before, maybe the genre would be same, but not the story," Grover stated.

All India Rank is scheduled for release on 23rd February 2024. With its unique storyline and engaging themes, the film aims to offer a new perspective on the educational genre in cinema.