Dhauvath
| Dhauvath | |
|---|---|
Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Written by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Screenplay by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Produced by | V Media |
| Starring | Mariyam Azza Ali Azim Ahmed Easa |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Moosa |
| Edited by | Yoosuf Shafeeu |
| Music by | Abdul Basith |
Production company | Eupe Productions |
| Distributed by | Olympus |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Dhauvath (transl. Invitation) is a 2019 Maldivian horror film written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by V Media, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Ali Azim and Ahmed Easa in pivotal roles. The film based on true incidents occurred in an island in Maldives, follows a happily married couple who goes on a honeymoon trip and the downfall of their relationship and lives due to black-magic.[1]
Premise
A newly wedded couple, Razeen (Ali Azim) and Zeeniya (Mariyam Azza) go on their 7-days honeymoon trip. There they meet Saajidh (Ahmed Easa), the housekeeping staff of the guesthouse, who practices black-magic while also taking care of a paralyzed woman, Nadhira (Aminath Ziyadha). Soon after, Zeeniya experiences paranormal events.
Cast
- Ali Azim as Razeen
- Mariyam Azza as Zeeniya
- Ahmed Easa as Saajidh
- Mohamed Faisal as Majdhee
- Aminath Ziyadha as Nadhira
Development
The project was announced on 5 September 2018 in an event held to celebrate V Media's tenth anniversary. Declaring Dhauvath as their first commitment if film production, the first look of the film was announced in the same ceremony along with a cast of Ali Azim, Nuzuhath Shuaib and Irufan Ibrahim.[2][3] However, later, reports revealed that the film will star Mariyam Azza, Azim and Ahmed Easa in the lead roles.[4] Filming was completed in December 2018 in B. Dharavandhoo.[1]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Funn Handhaan" | Ibrahim Hussan | Munaz Zubair | Umar Zahir | |
| 2. | "Dhekeyhiy Vaavarun" | Mohamed Zaheen | Ayyuman Shareef | Umar Zahir | 4:35 |
Release and reception
The teaser trailer of the film was released on 1 March 2019.[1] The film was released on 12 June 2019. The film released mixed reviews from critics. Mariyam Waheedha from Miadhu Daily wrote: "The director succeeds in exploring the witchcraft and black magic while perfectly conveying the moral message to audience and extracting the most from the actors. Had it include some remedies or ways to prevent from black magic spells, the film can win extra hearts".[5] Ifraz Ali from Dho? chose the film among the worst five films released during the year while pointing out its resemblance with Turkey's Sijjin film series.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st MSPA Film Awards | Best Negative Role | Ahmed Easa | Nominated | [7] |
| Best Choreography | Yoosuf Shafeeu | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Visual Effects | Mohamed Usham | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Sound Engineer | Abdul Basith | Won | [7] | |
| Background Score | Abdul Basith | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ^ a b c Milna, Mariyam (1 March 2019). "First Look of Dhauvath released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (5 September 2018). "VMedia to produce films; Dhauvath among the first of many". VNews (in Divehi). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 September 2018). "First film of VMedia announced as Dhauvath". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2018). "Maldivian Film Industry Headlines - 12th December 2018". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Waheedha, Mariyam (15 June 2019). "Review: With sudden shocks, Dhauvath pierced directly into hearts". Miadhu Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 27 June 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Maahaa, Aishath (12 June 2019). "Is Eupe's Dhauvath worth-watching?". Dho? (in Divehi). Retrieved 27 June 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b c d e Ibrahim, Azhan (27 October 2024). "MSPA Film Awards: 19 films 29 categories". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.