The 2018 multi-starrer survival drama “Everyone is a Hero” has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2024 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Wednesday. Expressing his gratitude, the film’s star Tovino Thomas released a statement saying, “Being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars is truly an incredible recognition for our film. This is not just a proud moment for me as an actor, but also for the entire team who put their heart and soul into this project. The year 2018 is a reflection of the resilience and indomitable spirit of the people of Kerala in the face of one of the most devastating natural disasters of our time. Through the film, we strive to remind everyone that amid chaos and destruction, there is always a glimmer of hope, and it is the human spirit that shines brightest. This nomination serves as a shining example of our collective efforts, and I hope it resonates with international audiences. just like it happened to us.”
2018: October: everyone is a hero
The film is available to watch on Sony LIV.
For those who may not be familiar, 2018: Everyone is a Hero is a massive survival drama that revolves around the devastating 2018 Kerala floods. Below you will find a selection of the best Indian and international disaster films currently available on various OTT platforms:
San Andreas
Year of release: 2015.
OTT platform: Netflix
IMDb rating: 5.5/10.
A seemingly perfect day turns into disaster when California’s notorious San Andreas Fault triggers a devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake, the largest in recorded history. As the Earth cracks and buildings begin to collapse, Ray Gaines (Dwayne Johnson), a Los Angeles search and rescue helicopter pilot, must navigate the destruction from Los Angeles to San Francisco to deliver his ex-wife (Carla Gugino) and their only family. . daughter (Alexandra Daddario) to safety.
Kedarnath
Year of release: 2018.
OTT platform: Zee5
IMDb rating: 6.7/10.
Mansoor, a reserved Muslim porter, falls in love with Mukku, the beautiful and rebellious daughter of a Hindu priest. But their love is tested amid misunderstandings and nature’s wrath.
Dante Peak
Year of release: 1997.
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: 6/10.
Volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton) finally convince the disbelieving population that a large volcano is about to collapse and that they need to evacuate immediately, only to discover that two of her children have climbed the mountain to escape. their grandmother. With the Earth’s clock running against them, they must save the children and grandmother before the volcano explodes in a fury of flames and ash a million times more powerful than an atomic bomb.
independence Day
Year of release: 1996.
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: 7/10.
In the epic adventure film Independence Day, strange phenomena occur across the globe. The skies are on fire. Terror is spreading across the world’s largest cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. His mission: total destruction over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Wave
Year of release: 2015.
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: 6.6/10.
A Norwegian geologist (Christoffer Joner) and his family (Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro) fight for survival when a massive landslide triggers a 250-foot tidal wave.