2018 [Film] (2023) [Malayalam Movie]

2018 is a Malayalam-language Survival Thriller film  [Running time 153 Minutes] released on 5 May 2023. The tentative budget for 2018 (Malayalam film) was 15 Crore INR. The film did commercially well and earned approximately 115 Crore INR. The Hindi version of the film was released on 26 May 2023.

2018 is a Thriller film set in the backdrop of the 2018 Kerala floods. It unfolds the lives of people from all walks of life who faced catastrophic consequences and the collective efforts put in by the brave people to survive the calamity.

Cast and Crew

Cast

The film has an ensemble cast including Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali, Kalaiyarasan, Narain, Lal, Indrans, Aju Varghese, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, Gauthami Nair, and many others.

Crew

1. Jude Anthany Joseph - Director
2. Jude Anthany Joseph - Screenplay
3. Akhil P. Dharmajan - Screenplay
4. Venu Kunnappilly - Producer
5. C. K. Padma Kumar - Producer
6. Anto Joseph - Producer
7. Nobin Paul - Music Director
8. Akhil George - Cinematographer
9. Chaman Chakko - Film Editor

Movie Plot

The film begins with people from different walks of life who are busy in their daily routine life. However, their lives change forever when the 2018 Kerala floods hit. The floods quickly spread, and soon the entire state is under water.

The people flee their homes and take shelter wherever they find a suitable place. Finding food & water and staying safe from the dangers of floods are the main challenges for the people.

As the floods continue, the people have to make difficult choices. They must decide who to save and who to let go. They must also come to terms with the fact that their lives will never be the same again.

The film ends with the people rebuilding their lives. They have learned the importance of community and cooperation and are determined to create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.