'2018' Movie's Oscar Journey Evokes Joyous Emotions: Subtitler Expresses Pride

2018 Malayalam Movie India's Official Entry For Oscars 2024: The Malayalam film "2018 - Everyone is a Hero" has achieved a major milestone for the Indian film industry by being chosen as India's official entry for the 96th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, scheduled for 2024.

The Film Federation of India (FFI) made the announcement on Tuesday, marking the film's impressive journey from its regional roots to the international stage.

Meanwhile, the subtitler of the movie, Vivek Ranjit, took to social media to share his elation as "2018: Everyone is a Hero" was declared India's official entry to the Oscars.

Vivek Ranjit, an FTII alumnus, expressed his happiness at the movie's achievement. He went on to express pride in his small contribution, emphasizing the honor of having the Academy witness the film with his subtitles.

Vivek Ranjit, also a scriptwriter of films such as "Thaaram" and "Kili Poyi," concluded his message with heartfelt congratulations to director Jude Anthany Joseph and the entire team. Vivek Ranjit has worked as a subtitler for over 230 films and is also involved in anchoring and conducting interviews.

Box Office Triumph And Oscar Dreams: 2018 - Everyone Is A Hero Sets New Records

Directed by the talented filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph, the movie "2018 - Everyone is a Hero" has garnered critical acclaim and box office success for its compelling storytelling, remarkable performances, and thoughtful exploration of the events surrounding the severe 2018 Kerala floods that devastated the region. The film revolves around the lives of ordinary people and their heroism in the face of this calamity, emphasising the idea that heroes can emerge from the most unexpected places.

As the official entry from India, this film will compete to be on the nomination list for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. It's a tremendous honour for the Malayalam film industry and a testament to the exceptional cinematic talent found in the region.

2018: Everyone is a Hero is already the highest-grossing Malayalam film worldwide, having crossed the ₹200 crore (US$25 million) mark in terms of box office collections. This achievement solidifies its position as Mollywood's record-grosser. Building on this success, the film has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2024, competing for a coveted spot in the Best International Feature Film category.