Kamanaa

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Kamanaa
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Official film poster
Directed by Hussain Munawwar
Written byRishfa Abdul Samad
Screenplay by Mahdi Ahmed
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Shivaz Abdulla
Edited by Abdulla Muaz
Music byAhmed Imthiyaz
Production
companies
  • Kid Production
  • Saturn Production
Release date
  • 27 August 2024 (2024-08-27)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Kamanaa is a 2024 Maldivian film directed by Hussain Munawwar. [1] Co-produced by Ali Shaniz Mohamed and Hussain Munawwar under Kid Production and Saturn Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Azza and Aminath Rashfa in pivotal roles. The story follows a happily married couple whose relationship is shattered when the husband undergoes a drastic transformation, while the wife battles to survive and protect her unborn child.

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The film was released on 27 August 2024. Upon release, the film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and was ultimately declared the highest-grossing film in the history of Maldivian cinema by the end of its theatrical run. [2]

Premise

Haidhar and Rimsha, a newlywed couple deeply in love, live a peaceful and prosperous life on their island. Haidhar’s reputation as a respected figure in the community and Rimsha’s skill as a seamstress make them a well-regarded pair. Their happiness grows when Rimsha becomes pregnant, further cementing their dreams of a perfect family. Meanwhile, Rimsha’s friend Zulfa, married to a wealthy businessman Abbas, insists on bringing a second wife, Nora, into their home. Young and alluring, Nora moves to the island, disrupting the balance of relationships as she begins to secretly desire Haidhar.

Fate intertwines their lives when Haidhar starts tutoring Abbas’s child and meets Nora. Drawn to each other, Haidhar and Nora embark on a clandestine affair, fueled by temptation and Rimsha’s inability to fulfill Haidhar’s needs during her pregnancy. This betrayal marks the beginning of a downward spiral for Haidhar, who becomes irritable and violent, turning their once-idyllic marriage into a nightmare of domestic abuse. Rimsha struggles to endure the emotional and physical toll.

Cast

Development

The crew departed from Male' for filming on 19 January 2024. [3] Filming took place in Ha. Mulhadhoo. [3] The project was officially announced on 28 May 2024. [4] The lead cast of the film was announced to include Mariyam Azza and Yoosuf Shafeeu, marking their first collaboration as an onscreen married couple. [4] Azza initially rejected the film, as she was on a career break following Loabi Vevijje (2023). [5] However, after reading the script and considering Munawwar’s insistence, she accepted the role, finding the character different from her previous portrayals. [5] To prepare for her role, Azza gained weight up to 70 kilograms, and as the script demanded, lost over 20 kilograms for a specific scene. [5]

Based on a true incident that occurred in Maldives, the story was written by Rishfa Abdul Samad with Mahdi Ahmed adapting it into a screenplay. [4] The film narrates the story of a domestic violence survivor, marking Ahmed’s third collaboration with Munawwar. [6] Filming was wrapped in June 2024. [3] Post production of the film, including dubbing was completed in mid-August 2024. [3]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Mi Hayaathah"Adam Haleem Adhnan  Rafiyath Rameeza 7:50
2."Kathi Kathi Chaalu" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee   Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Rafiyath Rameeza, Mariyam Ashfa 5:11
3."Saafu Loabi" Easa Shareef Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa 5:19

Release and reception

Kamanaa was released on 27 August 2024 to mainly positive response from critics and audience. Aminath Lubaa from The Press praised the performances of the lead cast, particularly Mariyam Azza, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Aminath Rashfa. [7] Lubaa also commending the screenplay by Mahdi Ahmed, as well as the film's cinematography and musical score. [7]

Due to high demand following its release, the distributor added additional late-evening weekend shows. [8] The film had a remarkable run, screening thirty-seven houseful shows at Olympus Cinema and several packed screenings on other islands. [9] It was declared one of the most commercially successful films in Maldivian cinema history. [10] Additional shows were also screened in limited theatres in Bangkok. [9]

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