''Ahsham'' is a 2015 Maldivian

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

directed and produced by

Ali Seezan Ali Seezan (born 6 February 1977) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, director and producer. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of two National Film Awards. Early life Ali Seezan was born on 6 February 1977. ...

. Produced under the banner S Productions, the film stars Seezan, Ahmed Saeed and Aminath Rishfa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015, and was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival 2016.

Cast

as Ahsham * Ahmed Saeed as Jawid *

Aminath Rishfa Aminath Rishfa is a Maldivian actress. Career Rishfa made her screen debut in a video song, "Heela Beleema" starred opposite Mohamed Manik and produced by Udhares Latheef. After featuring in several short films and series, Rishfa collaborated w ...

as Maeesha *

Zeenath Abbas Fathimath Zeenath (born 14 August 1978), commonly known as Zeenath Abbas is a Maldivian actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of a Gaumee Film Award. Making her screen debut alongside Reeko Moosa Manik in ...

as Nashidha *

Arifa Ibrahim Arifa Ibrahim (born 22 June 1955) is a Maldivian actress, producer, director and writer. Early life Daughter of late Ibrahim Fulhu and late Fathma Fulhu, Arifa Ibrahim was born on 22 June 1955. She got married at the age of fourteen and is blesse ...

as Haajara *

Roanu Hassan Manik Roanu Hassan Manik is a widely acclaimed Maldivian film actor, who mainly works in the Maldivian film industry. Early life On 11 November 1977, while working as a Headmaster at educational centre, Manik produced, choreographed and starred in a t ...

as Ibrahim * Mohamed Waheed as Faththah *

Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to widespread prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed ...

as Najeeb *

Niuma Mohamed Niuma Mohamed (pronounced ; 20 October 1977) is a Maldivian film actress, director, and producer. The highest-paid actress in Maldives, Mohamed is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldives Film Awards. ...

as Ina (Special appearance)

Development

''Ahsham'' marks the first production from the S. Productions company established in 2015 and owned by the director and actor of the film,

. The film was made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, and was considered to be the most expensive film made in the Maldivian film industry. It was also publicised as the most risky and challenging Maldivian film that has been released. The first look of the film and the title was launched on 6 August 2015. Shooting of the film commenced on 9 August 2016 at Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi. It was reported that Seezan will play the role of a police inspector while Rishfa will portray the role of a nurse.

Release and response

The film was initially slated for release on 6 November 2015. However, the premiere of the film was delayed since

Maldives Police Service The Maldives Police Service is the civilian national police force of the Republic of Maldives. It is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout Maldives. The o ...

wanted to watch the film while in the process of classification as the film involves several aspects relating to their services. The film received a mixed to positive response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from ''Avas'', applauded the hard work and continuous effort brought while producing the film, and for making a film on the genre which the Maldivian audience is not quite familiar with. He considered the film as a "big project" but not a "great film". "This is a very different taste to the Maldivian Film Industry. However, I do not like the film because there is no originality in the film".

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* {{IMDb title, tt10845528 2015 films 2015 action drama films Maldivian action drama films Films directed by Ali Seezan Dhivehi-language films