2018 - Everyone Is a Hero

2018 : Everyone is a Hero is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language epic survival drama film about the catastrophic 2018 Kerala Floods that devastated Kerala. It is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who wrote the screenplay with Akhil P. Dharmajan, produced by Venu Kunnappilly under his production house Kavya Film Company.
The film comprises of popular Indian actors such as Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Narain, Lal, Aparna Balamurali, and Tanvi Ram and an ensemble of supporting actors.

The movie released on 5 May 2023. It grossed over ₹2 billion (US$25 million) at the box office, to emerge as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all-time and one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2023. On 27 September 2023, the film was chosen by the Film Federation of India as India’s Official Entry for the 96th Academy Awards.

The movie has already won numerous awards across the globe including the prestigious Septimius Award for Best Asian Actor won by one of the lead actor Tovino Thomas. Now, the movie soared to the highest level of recognition across the globe, by becoming the official nominee for the Oscar Awards 2023 from India in the category of Best International Feature Film. The announcement which marked the first step in making history in Indian Cinema, was made by renowned filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli, who is also the chairman of the Film Federation of India’s (FFI) selection committee. In his official address, Mr Girish Kasaravalli pointed out that the movie touches upon crucial sociopolitical and environmental matters such as the impact of climate change, and how people from all walks of life can come together in times of distress, irrespective of their religion, caste and political inclinations.