| Ilzaam | |
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| Directed by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Written by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Screenplay by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
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| Cinematography | Ibrahim Wisan |
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| Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
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Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Ilzaam (lit accusation) is a 2025 Maldivian family drama film written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. [1] Co-produced by Ali Maisan and Mohamed Abdulla under the banner Eupe Productions and Dheke Dhekeves Productions, the film stars an ensemble cast including Shafeeu, Mohamed Faisal, Amira Ismail, Ahmed Nimal, Mohamed Rasheed, Mariyam Shakeela and Ahmed Saeed. [2] The film was released on 20 October 2025, coinciding with Shafeeu's fiftieth birthday. [3]
On 10 March 2025, Amira Ismail confirmed that she will be appearing in a Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed feature film titled Ilzaam. [4] The project was officially announced in mid-August 2025. [5] The cast of the film were announced as Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ahmed Nimal, Mariyam Shakeela, Sheela Najeeb and Mariyam Azza. [5] However the official cast list was later released without Najeeb and Azza, while adding actors as Mohamed Faisal, Amira Ismail, Mohamed Rasheed, Ahmed Saeed, Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Shifa. [6] Filming took place in ADh. Dhangethi. [5] [7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ilzaam" (Title song) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Malik Nasir | |
| 2. | "Ilzaam" (Promo song) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Zaid Ali |
The film was theatrically released on 20 October 2025. [8] It received mainly positive reviews from critics, specifically praising the performance of lead actors including Shafeeu, Shifa and Laisha. [9] Due to strong audience demand, additional screenings were scheduled at theatres. [10] [11]