'2018' Box Office Day 35: Tovino Thomas Starrer Is First Malayalam Film To Cross 200 Cr Mark Amid OTT Release

'2018 Movie' Crosses Rs. 200 Cr in Worldwide Business: Jude Anthany Joseph's survival drama '2018' has achieved the near-impossible in the ever-evolving and pleasantly surprising Malayalam film industry.

In a groundbreaking moment, the movie surpassed the collections of Mohanlal's 'Pulimurugan,' previously the highest-grossing Malayalam movie ever.

'2018' made history by becoming the first Malayalam film to enter the 150 crore club, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative. It also emerged as the first Mollywood movie to cross Rs 100 crore in domestic gross.

Not stopping there, '2018' shattered records at the Kerala box office, crossing the remarkable 35 crore share mark. The film's Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi dubbed versions, released recently, garnered strong collections, adding to its success. Moreover, '2018' has been available for streaming on Sony Live since June 7, providing viewers with a chance to experience its gripping storyline.

Adding to its extraordinary journey, '2018' has achieved the remarkable feat of earning Rs. 200 crore in business. Producer Venu Kunnappilly proudly announced through social media that his film became the first Malayalam movie to surpass the 200 crore mark in worldwide business.

This extraordinary accomplishment solidifies '2018' as a game-changer in the Malayalam film industry, breaking boundaries and setting new benchmarks for success. Congratulations to the entire team of '2018' for their exceptional achievements and for raising the bar in the ever-evolving world of Malayalam cinema!

Meanwhile, the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK), an association of theatre owners, expressed their protest against the premature OTT release of the movie '2018'. FEUOK also organised a two-day strike, leading to the closure of theatres in Kerala. This protest was initiated due to the alleged violation of the agreement between producers and theatre owners regarding the OTT release of '2018'.

The original agreement between theatre owners and producers stated that OTT releases should only occur 42 days after the theatrical release. However, theatre owners claim that the producer of '2018' has disregarded this agreement.

'2018: A Story of Courage, Confidence, and Unity'

'2018: Everyone Is A Hero' takes audiences back to the unforgettable flood that struck Kerala in 2018. The film presents a glimpse into the courage, confidence, and unity of the Malayalis during that trying time.

Boasting an ensemble cast of Malayalam cinema's biggest stars, including Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Indrans, Lal, Naren, Aparna Balamurali, Tanvi Ram, Sudheesh, Siddique, Renji Panicker, Jaffer Idukki, Aju Varghese, Jibin Gopinath, Doctor Roni, Sivada, and Vinita Koshi, '2018' showcases the collective talent of the industry's finest.

The film's screenplay is penned by Akhil P. Dharmajan, while Venu Kunnapally, C. K. Padmakumar, and Anto Joseph produce it under the banners of 'Kavya Films' and 'P.K. Prime Productions.'

With Akhil George behind the camera as the cinematographer and Chaman Chacko handling the editing, '2018' promises a visually stunning experience. The film's trailer and the released video song 'Minnal Minnane' garnered immense attention, with Joe Paul's lyrics and Shankar Mahadevan's soulful rendition captivating audiences. Nobin Paul composes the music, and Vishnu Govind takes care of the sound design.

The talented team behind '2018' includes Mohandas as the production designer, Gopakumar G. K. as the line producer, Sreekumar Chennithala as the production controller, Silex Abraham as the chief associate director, Sameera Saneesh as the costume designer, and Vaishakh C. as the art director.