Dhevansoora
Dhevansoora is a 2018 Maldivian suspense thriller film written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by Shafeeu, Ali Ahmed Shah and Ali Shazleem under Eupe Productions, the film stars Shafeeu, Mariyam Shifa, Ali Azim and Fathimath Azifa pivotal roles.[1] The film was released on 6 February 2018.[2]
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| Directed by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Produced by | Yoosuf Shafeeu Ali Ahmed Shah Ali Shazleem |
| Written by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Screenplay by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Starring | Yoosuf Shafeeu Mariyam Shifa Ali Azim Fathimath Azifa |
| Music by | Fathuhulla Shakeel |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Moosa |
| Edited by | Mohamed Faisal Ali Shazleem |
Production company | My Dream Productions |
| Distributed by | Eupe Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Cast
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Shiyan / Hassan Shiyam
- Mariyam Shifa as Shiyadha Najeeb
- Mohamed Faisal as Thoha
- Ibrahim Jihad as Ahmed Shiyad
- Ahmed Saeed as Riyaz
- Nashidha Mohamed as Thuhufa
- Ali Azim as Hassan Shiyam
- Ahmed Easa as Vafir
- Jadulla Ismail as Mohamed Shiyam
- Fathimath Azifa as Shiyama
- Mariyam Shakeela as Shiyana
- Ali Shazleem as Anees
- Mohamed Waheed as Najeeb
- Mariyam Haleem as Arifa
- Hamdhoon Farooq as Qalib
- Ibrahim Naseer as Shuaib
- Mohamed Hassan as Zameer
- Ashraf Mohamed as Mujuthaba
Development
After the success of his previous comedy films, Baiveriyaa (2015) and Naughty 40 (2017), Shafeeu announced his next venture titled Dhevansoora, a suspense thriller, on 21 October 2017.[2] On 30 October 2017, Shafeeu introduced debutant Mariyam Shifa in the lead role and praised her performance to be noteworthy.[3] It was revealed that the film will feature 21 actors in several roles.[4] Filming took place in Male', Hulhumale' and Villimale'.[5]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhinufa Vee Fana" | Zarana Zareer | Fathuhulla Shakeel | Hussain Shifan |
Release
It was initially planned to release the film in December 2017.[2] The first teaser of the film along with posters, were released on 31 October 2017.[6] The release date was shifted to February 2018, citing unavailabiltiy of Olympus Cinema during December 2017.[7]
Sequel
In February 2018, Shafeeu announced that he intended to develop a sequel of Dhevansoora, reprising the characters from the original.[8]
References
- Adhushan, Ahmed (29 November 2017). ""Dhevansoora" to release on February 6". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). ""Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (30 October 2017). "A new face revealed as lead role of Dhevansoora". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- Fareeha, Aishath (31 October 2017). "First look of Dhevansoora revealed". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- Fareeha, Aishath (4 November 2017). "Dhevansoora is a must watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (31 October 2017). "Teaser of Dhevansoora released". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- Maaha, Aishath (22 November 2017). "Release date of Dhevansoora postponed". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (15 February 2018). "A sequel of Dhevansoora in planning". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.