Kanbalhi

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Kanbalhi
Kanbalhi.jpg
Official film poster
Directed by
Screenplay by Ilyas Waheed
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySamaah Ali
Edited by
Music byShahyd Legacy
Production
company
IFilms
Release date
  • 1 February 2024 (2024-02-01)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Kanbalhi is a 2024 Maldivian film written by Ilyas Waheed and co-directed by Waheed and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag. [1] Co-produced by Waheed and Asim Ali under IFilms, the film stars Nuzuhath Shuaib, Washiya Mohamed, Sharaf Abdulla, Sara Binth Mohamed Fariq and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag in pivotal roles. [2] The film was released on 1 February 2024. [3]

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Cast

Production

In October 2023, director Ilyas Waheed announced the third feature film under IFilms as Kanbalhi, a horror film co-directed with actor Ahmed Ifnaz Firag. [4] First schedule of filming began in October and continued until November, as the team got pre-occupied with the marketing and promotion of Free Delivery (2023). [5] Filming was resumed on 6 December 2023. [5] The primary cast of the film including Nuzuhath Shuaib, Washiya Mohamed, Sharaf Abdulla, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag and six years old Sara Binth Mohamed Fariq were announced in October 2023, followed by other members of the cast slated to feature is supporting roles. [4] On 16 December 2023, actor Ravee Farooq was roped in to play a significant role in the film. [6]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aadhey Dhaan"Abdul Basith Abdul SamadShahyd LegacyMariyam Salwa4:13

Release

Kanbalhi was theatrically released on 1 February 2024. [7]

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