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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Thumbay Group begins work on Sharjah’s first private integrated psychiatric, rehabilitation hospital
Sharjah: Thumbay Group has laid the foundation stone for the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 120-bed facility that the company says will be the region’s first private, fully integrated hospital dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation and addiction recovery.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Dr. Abdelaziz Saeed Al Mheiri, who is also a member of the Sharjah Executive Council, in the presence of Dr. Thumbay Moideen.
Spread across 110,000 square feet, the hospital is being developed to address growing demand for specialised mental health and rehabilitation services in the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
The facility will include inpatient and outpatient services in psychiatry, neuro-rehabilitation, addiction treatment, child and adolescent mental health, and care for mood and anxiety disorders. It will also feature VIP inpatient villas designed to provide privacy and support long-term recovery.
A mosque, named the Thumbay Masjid, will be constructed within the campus and will be open to the public.
The hospital is being designed to meet standards for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an internationally recognised accreditation system for rehabilitation facilities.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdelaziz Saeed Al Mheiri said the project reflects Sharjah’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in all aspects of wellbeing.
“Mental health and rehabilitation have long needed dedicated infrastructure, and we are proud to support a private partner whose vision matches the ambition of this Emirate,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen said the project was a response to a growing need for specialised mental healthcare services in the region.
“We have spent over three decades building healthcare in this region, and the one conversation that has grown louder every year is mental health. Families have been carrying this quietly for too long. This hospital is our answer. It is purpose-built, not retrofitted, and it has been designed around dignity, recovery, and outcomes that families can trust,” he said.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026, and the hospital is expected to become operational by mid-2027.
Once completed, the facility will become part of Thumbay Group’s network of healthcare, education and diagnostic institutions across the UAE.
