Maamui

Maamui
Maamui
	Official film poster
Directed by	Ali Shifau
Written by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ahmed Tholal
Screenplay by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ahmed Tholal
Produced by	Mohamed Ali; Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Starring	Sheela Najeeb ; Mohamed Jumayyil ; Mariyam Azza ; Mariyam Majudha ; Ismail Jumaih ; Ahmed Shakir ; Adam Rizwee ; Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim ; Nuzuhath Shuaib
Cinematography	Ali Shifau ; Ahmed Sinan
Edited by	Ali Shifau
Music by	Hussain Thaufeeq
Production; company	Dark Rain Entertainment
Release date	July 1, 2019;
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Last updated November 01, 2023

Maamui is a Maldivian 2019 comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Ismail Jumaih and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 1 July 2019.

Premise

The film follows story of Pradeep Rauf (Adam Rizwee), a half Maldivian, half Indian gangster, who cons people and loots their money, and then make them forget who they are. Pradeep is visited by his boss Hudhu Mukhthaar (Ahmed Shakir) who is about to launch a brand new drug called "Maamui". As preparations for the launch gets underway, local police gives chase to Pradeep, which forces him to hide the bottle inside Salman's house, using his family friendship with Salman's wife, Haifa (Mariyam Azza) as a pretext.

Pradeep's plan backfires When Haifa's mother-in-law accidentally adds Maamui into a drink she prepared for her lover. He behaves strangely due to the drug effect of the drug, catching police's attention. In a cat and mouse chase for the drug, Pradeep loses his memory and Mukhthaar barely manages to escape police custody.

Cast

Ahmed Shakir as Hudhu Mukhthar
Adam Rizwee as Pradeep Rauf
Mohamed Jumayyil as Salman
Mariyam Azza as Haifa
Sheela Najeeb as Vargina Saeed
Ismail Jumaih as Aboobakuru Rushdy
Mariyam Majudha as Taniya
Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Happu
Nuzuhath Shuaib as Dhiyana
Ahmed Sunie as Reethi Issey
Ali Shazleem as Bunny
Aishath Yaadha as Saniya
Maria Teresa Pagano as Romani
Samahath Razi Mohamed as Zara
Ibrahim Aman as Arsalan
Hamdhan Farooq as Rozy
Ali Nadheeh as Switch
Ismail Wajeeh as Jaguar
Mariyam Sajiyath as Hudhu Mukhthar's fourth wife
Ahmed Naavy Ali as Dhaniyal
Ahmed Saeed as Dirty Boy
Mohamed Najah as Hudhu Mukhthar's Bodyguard
Mohamed Rifshan as Hudhu Mukhthar's Bodyguard
Maleeha Waheed as a gym member
Liam Adam as Jaguar's Bodyguard
Mohamed Waheed
Gasim Siraaj as Shifau
Maisha Ahmed
Arifa Ibrahim as Arifa Ahmed (special appearance)

Development

The film was announced on 28 July 2017.^[1] Initially, Dark Rain Entertainment planned to release Maamui as a web series.^[1] However, unable to raise enough funds to develop it as a web series, the production team decided to release it as a feature film.^[2] Producer Mohamed Ali said; "we failed to entice sponsor to fund for the project, hence we opt to release the film in theaters. However, we intend to develop individual characters from the film and create a web series based on it".^[2] In April 2018, the star cast was confirmed to include Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Ismail Jumaih, Ahmed Sunil, Hamdhan Farooq, Mariyam Noora, Ahmed Shazleem, Adam Rizvee, Ahmed Shakir and Ibrahim Aman.^[3] The film also introduces director Shifau's wife, Aishath Yaadha, who had previously worked in an office-teledrama.^[3] Veteran actor Ismail Wajeeh is reported to be featured in a small appearance in the film.^[4] Filming for the first schedule of the project was started on 6 May 2018 for a total of ten days.^[5] Second schedule of filming was started post Ramazan and shooting was completed on 7 November 2018.^[3]

Soundtrack

A promotional video of "Araigen Aai Iraaey" was released on 28 June 2019 which serves as a tribute to the yesteryear Maldivian songs including "Vaareyge Paree", "E Keevvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey Mithuraa", "Angaadheyshey Adhuvee Ruhigen Ey Malaa", "Maheynethi Dhaaney", "Farivefa Fonivefa" and "Dhaneehey Aisbalaa".^[6]

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Araigen Aai Iraaey"	Ahmed Shakir	Hussain Thaufeeq	Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Hawwa Ashra	3:24
2.	"Rey Rey" (Original composition by Abdul Rauf)	Abdul Rauf	Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah	Hawwa Ashra	3:02
3.	"Rey Rey" (Promotional song)	Abdul Rauf	Hussain Thaufeeq	Mira Mohamed Majid, Toy	3:33
4.	"Joadehge Saafu Loabi"	Shaam Saeed		Andhala Haleem
5.	"Thibaa"	Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah		Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah

Release

The film was released on 1 July 2019.^[3]

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References

1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Dark Rain to release a web series as Maamui". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Maamui to be released as a feature film instead of a web series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
1 2 3 4 Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to be commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 August 2018). "Cast of Maamui introduced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (7 May 2018). "Filimg for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
↑ Ajwan, Ali (28 June 2019). "Maamui's Araigen Ai Iraaey giving nostalgic feelings". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.

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[MaamuiWebSeries-1] 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Dark Rain to release a web series as Maamui". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

[MaamuiFeatureFilm-2] 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Maamui to be released as a feature film instead of a web series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

[MaamuiStarcast-3] 1 2 3 4 Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to be commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[4] Adhushan, Ahmed (10 August 2018). "Cast of Maamui introduced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[5] Adhushan, Ahmed (7 May 2018). "Filimg for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[6] Ajwan, Ali (28 June 2019). "Maamui's Araigen Ai Iraaey giving nostalgic feelings". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.

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