2018 (film)

2018 (marketed as 2018: Everyone is a Hero) is an Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who wrote the screenplay with Akhil P. Dharmajan. It features an ensemble cast that includes Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali, Kalaiyarasan, Narain, Lal, Indrans, Aju Varghese, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, and Gauthami Nair .[3][4][5] The film was based on actual events during the 2018 Kerala floods.[6]

2018
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJude Anthany Joseph
Written by
  • Jude Anthany Joseph
  • Akhil P. Dharmajan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAkhil George
Edited byChaman Chakko
Music byNobin Paul
Production
companies
  • Kavya Film Company
  • PK Prime Production
Distributed byKavya Film Company
Release date
  • 5 May 2023 (2023-05-05)[1]
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹ 15 Crore
Box office₹115 crore[2]

The film, released worldwide on 5 May 2023.

Cast

Production

The film was officially announced in September 2018 with the initial title 2403 Ft.: The Story Of Unexpected Heroes, which was later changed to the current title.[7]

Filming

Principal photography started on 27 May 2022. Locations span across different parts of Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki, and Kollam districts. Thirunelveli and Hyderabad were significant locations outside Kerala. The major shooting was done in a 15-acre film set situated in Vaikom. Filming completed on 12 November 2022.[8] The flood sequences were shot entirely using practical effects.

Release and Reception

The film was initially set to release on 21 April 2023. The film was then released on 5 May 2023 to critical acclaim from film critics, who praised the screenplay, direction, music, performances of the cast, production design and VFX. The film grossed 100 crores after eleven days of its release and is the highest grossing malayalam film of the year till date.

Critical reception

Sreeju Sudhakaran of LatestLY gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "Jude Anthany Joseph's Film Celebrates Humanity in the Face of Tragedy; Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Lal Shine In Their Roles.[9]

References
  1. "Jude Anthany Joseph's 2018 release postponed to this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. "2018 Week 1 Box Office: Mollywood flick grosses phenomenal Rs 25 crores in Kerala; Targets all time records". 11 May 2023.
  3. "Jude Anthany Joseph's 2018 first look to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  4. "Jude Antony Joseph's Film On Floods That Ravaged Kerala Titled '2018'". Outlook India. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  5. "Jude Anthony Joseph Unveils Title of his Upcoming Film Based on 2018 Kerala Floods". News18. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  6. "'2018' Movie buffs call the Jude Anthany Joseph film the 'real kerala story'". The Times of India. 5 May 2023.
  7. "'2018': Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, and more star in film on 2018 Kerala floods". The Hindu. 3 November 2022.
  8. "It's a wrap for Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, and Kunchacko Boban's '2018' based on the Kerala floods". The Times of India. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2023. The filming of Jude Anthany Joseph's upcoming film '2018 – Everyone is a hero' has been completed. The makers wrapped up the shoot on Sunday (Nov 13).
  9. "2018 Movie Review: Jude Anthany Joseph's Film Celebrates Humanity in the Face of Tragedy; Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Lal Shine In Their Roles (LatestLY Exclusive)". LatestLY. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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