On the first weekend of May 2023, there are multiple true stories of Kerala that will be released in theaters for the people to witness the hidden facts. While The Kerala Story is already making rounds across India, famous Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas starrer 2018 will also be released in theaters. Directed by veteran Malayalam film-maker Jude Anthany Joseph, 2018 will be released in theaters on May 5, 2023. 2018 has a stellar Mollywood star cast which includes- Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Narain, Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, and many more Mollywood actors in significant roles. As per reports, 2018 is Jude Anthony Joseph's highest-budget movie till now. In order to show the reality and to keep the storyline intact, the makers of 2018 have to spend in crores. With fans excited to witness the epic Malayalam movie in theaters, the question arises whether 2018 is a true story or 2018 is a real story or not. To know the answer continue reading-
Is Tovino Thomas starrer 2018 a true story?
The answer is a big yes, Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, 2018 is a true story based on the devastating Kerala Floods which took place in 2018. Going by the 2018 trailer, the movie shows Tovino Thomas in the lead role portraying a character who has left the army because he was scared. However, going by the storyline, Tovino Thomas was expected to play a major role will unite the Kerealites and the government authorities in order to curb the devastating Kerala floods. The trailer further shows how the dams of Kerala were opened and excessive water took lives of many people living in nearby areas. The 2018 Kerala flood is among the biggest natural disaster the state has ever seen. Even today, the people of Kerala cannot forget the Kerala Floods 2018.
What was the 2018 Kerala Flood?
Coming to 2018 real story i.e. 2018 Kerala Flood, on 16 August 2018, severe floods affected Kerala due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon season. The 2018 flood was among the worst natural disaster that took place in Kerala in nearly a century. In the Kerala 2018 flood, over 483 people died, and 15 went missing. Not only this, approx a million people were evacuated, mainly from Ranni, Chengannur, Pandanad, Edanad, Aranmula, and many more areas. All 14 districts of the state were placed on red alert. As per a report, the Kerala state government confirmed that one-sixth of the population was directly affected by the floods. The 2018 Kerala flood was also declared as a level 3 calamity i.,e. the calamity of severe nature. As per reports, 35 out of the 54 dams within the state were opened, for the first time in history. All five overflow gates of the Idukki Dam were opened at the same time, and for the first time in 26 years, 5 gates of the Malampuzha dam of Palakkad were opened. Notably, in the movie the opening of the Idukkii Dam has been shown.
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So, for those who wants to enjoy a true story that devastate Kerala in 2018, 2018 can be a perfect choice for you.
Watch 2018 trailer