Malayalam film "2018" selected as India's Oscar entry

The Indian entry for the Oscars has been announced, and it's the Malayalam film "2018." Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and subtitled "Everyone Is A Hero," the film tells a gripping survival story set against the backdrop of the devastating 2018 Kerala floods.

Boasting a stellar cast including Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain, and Lal, "2018" made its premiere in May this year. It has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has proven to be a massive hit at the box office. In fact, it now holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and stands as one of the top-grossing films in the Indian cinema landscape for the current year.