Udhabaani

Udhabaani is a 2009 Maldivian romantic horror feature film directed by Amjad Ibrahim.[2] Produced by Hamid Ali under Learner's Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Hamid Ali and Aminath Shareef in pivotal roles.[3][4] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, although it performed well at the box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture.[5]

Udhabaani
Official film poster
Directed by	Amjad Ibrahim
Produced by	Hamid Ali
Written by	Mohamed Gasim[1]
Screenplay by	Amjad Ibrahim
Starring	Yoosuf Shafeeu Amira Ismail Hamid Ali Aminath Shareef
Music by	Ayyuman Shareef
Cinematography	Riyaz
Edited by	Yoosuf Shafeeu Abdul Faththaah
Production company	Learner's Production
Release date	February 1, 2009 (2009-02-01)
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Plot

Lathaa (Amira Ismail) is a school student who belongs to the inferior social class where her parents, Adamfulhu (Hamid Ali) and Mariyam Manike (Aminath Shareef), work all day to earn an income hoping to sustain basic necessities. One night, Adamfulhu goes to fishing and is dragged into the sea by a supernatural force. Concerned about him, Mariyam Manike searches for him and finds him at the fishing spot sitting idle. On his return, Lathaa and Mariyam Manike observes difference in his habit; forgetting his daily chores and distancing from religious acts. Lathaa, who is in a romantic relationship with Laami (Yoosuf Shafeeu), a shopkeeper, sees a black shadow at the beach and they stopped meeting at that place.

Two nights later, Laami comes to Lathaa's house and tries to rape her when she refused to have sex with him. Mariyam Manike opens the door on time and kicks him out. The next morning Laami's father storms out on him for harassing Lathaa which Laami had no memory of. Lathaa was expelled from school and her father warns her about her relationship with Laami. To clear out his suspicion, Laami along with his friend, Areesh (Hussain Solah) spies on Adamfulhu and witness him transforms into a monster. After feeding raw fishes, he transforms back to Adamfulhu and go back to his house. Few minutes later, they observe the same man, now disguised as Laami, enters Lathaa room.

The following day, Areesh was found to be dead. A spell-maker who figures out the truth through Areesh and Laami, explains the events to Mariyam Manike and hands over two amulets to be used for protection. She ties one of the amulets on Lathaa's hand but she did not get the chance to tie the next amulet on her body. The following day, the spell-maker and Mariyam Manike were found to be murdered in their houses.

Cast

• Yoosuf Shafeeu as Laami
• Amira Ismail as Lathaa
• Hamid Ali as Adamfulhu
• Aminath Shareef as Mariyam Manike
• Hussain Solah as Areesh

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Kalhu Foige Reythah Gunan"	Hussain Sobah	Fathimath Zoona, Abdul Baaree
2.	"Udhabaani Laa"	Hussain Sobah	Mariyam Shaufa, Hassan Ilham
3.	"Gennany Hiyy Furuvan"	Hussain Sobah	Mumthaz Moosa, Shaheedha Mohamed
4.	"Loabin Thi Hiyy Hiba Kohfinama"	Hussain Sobah	Maain Rasheed, Mohamed Faruhad
5.	"Handhuvaruge Alikan Libey"	Hussain Sobah	Abdul Baaree, Fathimath Zoona
6.	"Udhabaani Laigen Fiyey"	Hussain Sobah	Abdul Baaree

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipients	Result	Ref.
2011	1st Maldives Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Maain Rasheed	Nominated	[6]

References

1. "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Mohamed Gasim". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
2. Adhushan, Ahmed (17 October 2017). "Are these stars fallen?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
3. Adhushan, Ahmed (30 January 2017). "A festival of Amjey's films to be organized". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
4. Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
5. Nadheem, Ahmed (18 February 2015). "How much will you rate for Amjey?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
6. Haveeru Videos (26 June 2011). "Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations". Youtube (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.