Here's all you need to know about "2018-Everyone is a Hero", India's official entry to Oscars 2024
New Delhi: The Film Federation of India has officially selected the Indian film "2018-Everyone is a Hero" as India's entry to the Academy Awards 2024, commonly known as the Oscars. This multi-starrer survival drama, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, was chosen from a pool of 22 films, including notable entries like "The Kerala Story," "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani," and "Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway."
"2018-Everyone is a Hero" is a Malayalam-language epic survival drama that revolves around the catastrophic 2018 Kerala floods. The film boasts a star-studded cast featuring Tovino Thomas, Kunchako Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain, and Lal, among others. It tells the story of ordinary people who displayed extraordinary courage and resilience during the devastating floods.
Principal photography for the film commenced on May 27, 2022, and it was shot in various locations in Kerala, as well as in Tirunelveli and Hyderabad. The filming concluded on November 13, 2022. Originally slated for release on April 21, 2023, the film eventually hit theaters on May 5, 2023.
"2018-Everyone is a Hero" has garnered significant critical acclaim and commercial success. It has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, grossing over ₹2 billion (approximately US$25 million) at the box office. The film was praised for its storytelling, cinematography by Akhil George, quality VFX, and the powerful performances of its cast.
Gopika Is of The Times of India gave the film a 4 out of 5-star rating, commending the quality of the writing and technical aspects. Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express also rated it 4 out of 5 stars, emphasizing the film's portrayal of rain as a pivotal character. Overall, the film has been lauded for its gripping storyline and its portrayal of hope and resilience during a challenging time.
"2018-Everyone is a Hero" has left a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike, making it a compelling choice as India's official entry to the 96th Academy Awards. The film can be streamed on the OTT platform SonyLiv.
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Rowdy sheeter Suhas Shetty murder case: NIA conducts raids at 13 sites in Bajpe, Surathkal
Suratkal: In connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted multiple raids on Saturday morning across Bajpe and Suratkal police station limits.
According to sources, the NIA officials carried out simultaneous raids at around 6 AM at 13 locations, including the residences of the arrested accused in the case.
Suhas Shetty was murdered on the evening of May 1 near Kinnipadavu under the jurisdiction of Bajpe Police Station while he was traveling with his friends in a car.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had handed over the investigation of the case to the NIA and issued an official order on June 7.
The NIA’s probe has since intensified, with investigators focusing on uncovering the network of those involved and the planning behind the murder.
