2018

2018 (also known as 2018: Everyone is a Hero) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language survival drama film based on the severe 2018 Kerala floods that devastated Kerala. It is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who wrote the screenplay with Akhil P. Dharmajan, and stars Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain and Lal with an ensemble supporting cast. The film was announced on 16 October 2018 by Jude Anthany Joseph. Principal photography commenced on 27 May 2022. The film was shot in different parts of Kerala, as well as Tirunelveli and Hyderabad. The filming was wrapped up on 13 November 2022. Initially set to release on 21 April 2023, it eventually released on 5 May 2023. It grossed over at the box office, to emerge as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all-time and one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2023. On 27 September 2023, the film was chosen by the Film Federation of India as the Indian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Plot Anoop, a former military officer who withdrew from service due to the trauma of witnessing soldiers' deaths in combat, is currently employed at a small store owned by the visually impaired Bhasi. Anoop's affection is directed towards Manju, a teacher who recently joined the local government school. The two are contemplating marriage. Anoop aspires to travel to Dubai and enlists the help of his friend Rameshan to secure a visa.