Alifaan

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Alifaan
Alifaan.jpg
Official film poster
Directed by
Written byAhmed Tholal
Produced by
  • Mohamed Ali
  • Aishath Fuwad
Starring
CinematographyAhmed Zifaaf
Edited by
Music byHussain Thaufeeq
Production
company
Release date
  • 6 October 2025 (2025-10-06)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Alifaan is a 2025 Maldivian action thriller film co-edited and co-directed by Ravee Farooq and Ali Shifau. [1] Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuwad under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Ravee Farooq, Sharaf Abdulla, Sheela Najeeb, Maiha Adam, Moosa Aleef and Hazif Mohamed in pivotal roles. [2] The film was released on 6 October 2025. [3]

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Cast

Development

Following the release of the revenge action thriller film Fureytha (2024), Dark Rain Entertainment announced their next project, an action thriller directed by Ravee Farooq and Ali Shifau, tentatively titled Project 37. [4] In April 2025, the official title of the film was revealed to be Alifaan. [5] Filming began in August 2024 and was completed on 11 February 2025. [4] [6] [7] On 29 April 2025, Dark Rain Entertainment announced the release date of the film as 6 October 2025. [8]

Cast of the film were announced to be Maiha Adam, Ravee Farooq, Sheela Najeeb, Adam Rizwee, Moosa Aleef, Ahmed Shakir and Mohamed Hazif. [9] [10] In January 2025, it was reported that model Jam Allo also joined cast. [7] Allo plays the role of an ex-military officer and bodyguard, and he agreed to take on the role because the project does not feature overdramatic dialogue and is more of an action-packed thriller. [11] Najeeb described her performance as very "challenging" due to the abusive dialogue and the heavy makeup required for her character. [12] [13]

Release and reception

The film was theatrically released on 6 October 2025. [14] It received positive reviews from critics. [15] Fathimath Ahulam from Hurihaa commended the combination of visual effects and cinematography, while particularly praising the performances of Sheela Najeeb and Sharaf Abdulla. [16] Similarly, Oyaa published a review highlighting Najeeb's performance and the makeup work by Hassan for her character, stating: "With Hassan's work on Sheela's character, she has outperformed herself and proved that no one could portray this intense role better than her". [17] The review also praised Sharaf's performance as "never seen before". [17]

References

  1. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (15 February 2025). "Teaser of "Alifaan" sparks flame". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (1 March 2025). "Official poster of "Alifaan" released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  3. ↑ ""Kan'bulo" narrating domestic violence is coming this August". The Press (in Divehi). 1 June 2025. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (26 December 2024). ""Project 37" is Dark Rain's next release". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Ahmed, Adhushan (21 April 2025). "Project 37 is Alifaan". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Ahmed, Adhushan (18 April 2025). "Official title of "Project 37" announcing on 21st April". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  7. 1 2 Ahmed, Adhushan (13 February 2025). "Its a wrap for "Project 37"". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  8. ↑ Ahmed, Adhushan (29 April 2025). ""Alifaan" coming on October 6". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Ahmed, Adhushan (28 January 2025). ""Project 37" close to completion". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  10. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (18 March 2025). "What does Aleef from "Alifaan" say?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  11. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (15 April 2025). "Why did Jam Allo says yes to "Alifaan"?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  12. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (15 March 2025). "Have you met Fareedha from "Alifaan"?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  13. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (28 April 2025). ""Alifaan" is a challenge to Sheela". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Ahmed, Adhushan (6 October 2025). ""Alifaan" coming to Olympus tonigh". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  15. ↑ Ahmed, Rasheed (31 March 2025). "A big blast in the city - "Alifaan" trailer". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  16. ↑ Fathimath, Ahulam (7 October 2025). ""Alifaan" Review: Its burning hot". Hurihaa (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  17. 1 2 ""Alifaan" Review: Its really on fire". Oyaa (in Divehi). 13 October 2025. Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
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