''4426'' is a 2016 Maldivian

horror film Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apoca ...

written and directed by

Fathimath Nahula Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her time in writin ...

and

Ahmed Sinan Ahmed Sinan (born 19 March 1990) is a Maldivian director, graphic designer, cinematographer and editor. Career Ahmed Sinan made his career debut with Dark Rain Entertainment's production, '' Happy Birthday'' (2009) by working as the title animato ...

. Produced by Sinan under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars

Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheed ...

Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...

Ismail Jumaih Ismail Jumaih is a Maldivian actor, choreographer and makeup artist. Career In 2016, Jumaih made his film debut in Hussain Munawwar's ''Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel. Critics gave the film bad reviews and consi ...

Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen debut alo ...

and

Mohamed Jumayyil Mohamed Jumayyil is a Maldivian actor. He is the son of actor Ahmed Nimal Early life Mohamed Jumayyil's father Ahmed Nimal is one of the established actor and director of the industry. Jumayyil went to Ahmadiyya Pre-school as his first institu ...

in pivotal roles. The film was released on 18 October 2016.

Plot

"4426" follows the story of three friends who travel to a remote island in the Maldives for a vacation. Upon arriving, they encounter a mysterious woman who warns them of a cursed area on the island known as "4426". Ignoring the woman's warnings, the trio ventures into the cursed area and soon begins to experience a series of terrifying and inexplicable events. They are plagued by nightmares, strange visions, and hear strange sounds in the darkness. They begin to unravel as they struggle to survive. As they attempt to find a way off the island, they come face-to-face with the source of the curse - a malevolent spirit that is determined to make them pay for their trespassing. The friends must fight to survive and break the curse before it's too late. In a shocking climax, the truth behind the curse is revealed, and the friends must make a final, desperate stand against the vengeful spirit. The film ends with a chilling reminder that some places are better left unexplored, and some curses are not meant to be broken.

Cast

as Elisha *

as Suja *

as Hanim *

as Mifu *

as Ruby *

Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim ...

as Muju *

Mohamed Faisal Mohamed Faisal ( dv, މުޙައްމަދު ފައިސަލް; born 4 August 1988) is a Maldivian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dhivehi Premier League club, Club Valencia and the Maldives national team. Faisal began his ca ...

as Nihad *

Ali Farooq Ali Farooq (born 18 March 1954) is a Maldivian actor. Career In 2006, he collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for romantic drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006), which tells the story of a disabled man, with Farooq playing the role of the father of S ...

as Alibe *

Mariyam Shahuza Mariyam Shahuza is a Maldivian former film actress. Career In 2002, Shahuza appeared in a small role as a doctor in Amjad Ibrahim-directed film ''Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' (2002). Having disappeared from the screen for almost four years, she made a co ...

* Ahmed Aman * Maahy as Zeena *

Mariyam Haleem Mariyam Haleem is a Maldivian actress. Career 1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed '' Laila'' (1997) starring opposite Ali Shameel and Aishath Shiranee as depressed mother whose daugh ...

as Ruby's mother

Development

4426 was announced on 26 February 2016. It was hyped in the media as the comeback film of Nahula after Yoosuf ''(2009)'' and for trying a different genre than her usual style. The script of the film took four months to be completed. The actors were trained in martial arts for two months before filming commenced.

Soundtrack

Release and reception

The teaser trailer of 4426 was released on 16 July 2016. Upon release, it received widespread recognition and acclaim, the teaser receiving over 200,000 views in a month, marking the first Maldivian film to reach that milestone. The film was released on 16 October 2016. Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of ''Avas'' labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and praised Nahula's direction with Sinan's infused "technical quality" in the film. He further complimented

's performance as an "award worthy performance". He concluded his review mentioning the team work and dedication of the film crew. 25 houseful shows of the film were screened at Olympus Cinema and it was declared as the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2016 films 2016 horror films Maldivian horror films Films directed by Fathimath Nahula Films directed by Ahmed Sinan Dhivehi-language films