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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
No Big Names Or VFX, Yet This Low Budget Film Ruled 2023 Box Office
Directed and co-written by Jude Anthany Joseph, 2018: Everyone is a Hero is based on the devastating Kerala floods of 2018, the worst natural disaster to hit the state in a century. The film portrays the resilience and bravery of ordinary people, from fishermen, army personnel, to local youth, who risked their lives to save others. It is a survival drama that honours humanity's finest traits: courage, unity, and sacrifice. 3/5 Within just 30 days of release, the film earned over Rs 180 crores, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2023. Its emotional depth and authenticity struck a chord nationwide, leading to its release in Hindi and ultimately earning a place as India's official entry to the 96th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film — the first time since Lagaan in 2002.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Made for Rs 26 crore, this film earned Rs 177 crore in 25 days, took 5 years to make, broke many records, film is…, lead actor is…
Apart from Bollywood, the South film industry has also progressed a lot in recent years. Along with this, Malayalam films are also making a splash everywhere. One such Malayalam film was released in 2023, which created a stir. Made in just 26 crores, this film became a hit as soon as it was released and made the makers rich by earning Rs 177 crores at the box office in just 25 to 30 days. Not only this, but this film, directed by Jude Anthony Joseph, also got an official entry for the Best International Film. This film, based on the story of the devastating floods in Kerala in 2018, was widely praised. This film, which earned nine times its budget, made a mark at the box office. The film entry in the prestigious Academy Awards Yes, we are talking about 2018: Everyone is a Hero. The film was so brilliant that India's special jury sent it for the 96th Oscar Award, bypassing many Bollywood films. After Aamir Khan's film Lagaan in 2002, this was the first Indian film to get entry in the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars. This film set many records in terms of earnings and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year 2023. Later, it was also dubbed in Hindi, and Hindi speakers also became crazy about it. The shoot was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic The plot of the terrible flood in Kerala has been woven interestingly in the film. The story of the film shows the wisdom and victory of man over a natural disaster like a flood. The film shows people who step out of their homes amid danger due to compulsion and in a struggle to save their loved ones. The film had brilliant actors like Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, and Aparna Balamurali. Apart from these, Kunchacko Boban, Vineet Srinivasan, Narayan, and Lal also played important roles in the film. It took Joseph a long time to complete the film because the coronavirus spread during the shooting, and due to this, the shooting was halted for a long time.
