| Hulhudhaan | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq |
| Written by | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq |
| Produced by | Mohamed Ali |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ali Shifau Ahmed Sinan |
| Edited by | Ravee Farooq Ahmed Shakir Ahmed Sinan Mohamed Faisal |
| Music by | Mohamed Ikram |
| Production company | Dark Rain Entertainment |
| Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
| Budget | MVR 220,000 |
Hulhudhaan is a 2014 Maldivian film directed by Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq. Produced by Mohamed Ali for Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mariyam Majudha and Roanu Hassan Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 12 December 2014.
Cast
- Mariyam Majudha as Sama
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Manik
- Ravee Farooq as Dr. Asif
- Ahmed Saeed as Rashad
- Ahmed Nashith as Eddy
- Mohamed Faisal as Maahir
- Mariyam Shakeela as Nurse
- Ali Shazleem as Asif
- Adam Rizwee as Ihusaan
Release and reception
The film was released on 12 December 2014. Only one showing of the film was premiered at Olympus Cinema. The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival.
The film opened to a positive response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas praised the direction by Thaufeeq and performance by lead actors. However, criticising the "quick end" of the film, Nadheem considered that the film is "award-worthy" and deserves more shows to be screened.
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best film | Hulhudhaan | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Roanu Hassan Manik | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Mariyam Majudha | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ravee Farooq | Nominated | ||
| Best Female Debut | Mariyam Majudha | Won | ||
| Best Lyricist | Zero Degree for "Thakurah Baheh" | Won | ||
| Male Playback Singer | Ahmed Nashid for "Thakurah Baheh" | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Ahmed Shakir, Ravee Farooq, Ahmed Sinan and Mohamed Faisal | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Ali Shifau and Ahmed Sinan | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeg | Won | ||
| Best Sound Editing | Haisham Shafeeq | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq, Mohamed Ali | Nominated | ||
| Best Visual Effects | Ahmed Sinan | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Design | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq, Mariyam Majudha | Nominated | ||
| Best Makeup | Mariyam Majudha | Won |
References
- Nadheem, Ahmed (25 December 2014). "First and last show of "Hulhudhaan" to be screened tonight". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (20 April 2017). "Hulhudhaan to screen at Venice Film Festival after releasing at Olympus". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (28 December 2014). ""Hulhudhaan": A film that deserves many shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
External links
- Hulhudhaan at IMDb