Actor Vikrant Massey announces retirement: It’s time to go home, says ’12th Fail’ star

Actor Vikrant Massey. | Photo credit: ANI

Actor Vikrant Massey, known for films like 12. Failure, Haseen Dillruba And The Sabarmati Report, has announced his resignation. In an Instagram post, Massey said that 2025 will be his last year in the film industry.

“The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. “I thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support,” the actor wrote. “But the further I move forward, the more I realize that it is time to reorient myself and return home, as a husband, father, son and also as an actor.”

The actor who recently headlined The Sabarmati Report, Based on the Godhra train fire incident in 2002, he said that he has two more films in the pipeline. Massey’s announcement shocked online film fans as they expressed disappointment at the 37-year-old actor’s decision to quit at the peak of his career.

Massey had won praise for his portrayal of Manoj Kumar Sharma, the man who overcame extreme poverty to become an Indian police officer, in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12. Failure. He has also been praised for his performances in films such as Sector 36 And Haseen dill ruba.

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First made his mark in Hindi television series Balika Vadhu, Massey debuted in films with Vikramaditya Motwane Lootera (2013) starring Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha. He first played a lead role in actor Konkana Sen Sharma’s directorial debut A death in the Gunj.

When it comes to web series, Massey has also been a part of popular shows like Mirzapur And Made in Haven. The actor will next be seen in Zero Se reboot, a prequel to the hit 12. Failure. The film will be released in theaters on December 13, 2024.