Where to watch Malayalam film '2018', India's official entry for Oscars 2024

The survival drama "2018-Everyone is a Hero," which is based on the devastating Kerala floods of that year, has been chosen as India's official entry to the 96th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, set to take place on March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles.

A unanimous decision by the Film Federation of India's 16-member jury propelled the Malayalam film into the global spotlight. Among the 22 titles vying for the prestigious Oscar slot were notable Hindi films such as "The Kerala Story," "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani," "Gadar 2," "Zwigato," "The Vaccine War," and "Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway," as well as regional gems like "Balagam" (Telugu), "Vaalvi" (Marathi), "Baaplyok" (Marathi), and "August 16, 1947" (Tamil). However, the jury's unanimous choice was the Jude Anthany Joseph-directed movie, '2018.'

Starring Tanvi Ram, Kunchako Boban, and Aparna Balamurali, "2018" reached a remarkable milestone in June when its makers declared it had crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema.


For cinephiles and enthusiasts eager to experience this internationally acclaimed film, '2018' is readily accessible for streaming on the SonyLiv OTT platform. It offers a diverse viewing experience, with audio options available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring its accessibility to a wide-ranging audience. The film immerses viewers in the heart-wrenching narrative of the catastrophic 2018 Kerala floods that left a trail of devastation in the state.

Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, '2018' is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language epic survival drama that intricately weaves the tale of the harrowing 2018 Kerala floods. The screenplay, co-authored by Akhil P. Dharmajan, masterfully brings to life this monumental disaster. The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain, and Lal.