''Avahteriya'' is Maldivian

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web series written and directed by

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 ...

. It stars

Ali Azim Ali Azim is a Maldivian film actor. Career 2010–2016: Early releases Azim expressed his interest in acting at a very young age. Before he pursued a career in acting Azim worked as a dancer and stage performer. He was first recognized by the aud ...

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 ...

Ahmed Azmeel Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career 1999–2009: Music videos In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film '' Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a ...

Ahmed Easa Ahmed Easa (born 7 October 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career In his childhood, Ahmed Easa watched Bollywood films and imitated the acting of Sunil Shetty in stage performances. While watching his movies, Easa grew a fondness towards cinema ...

, Ansham Mohamed,

Aminath Noora Aminath Noora (born 11 February 1986) is a Maldivian actress. Career In 2004, Noora made her screen debut with a video single directed by Mohamed Niyaz and rendered by Fazeela Amir. Titled "Jaadhooga Jeheyney", the song topped several charts and ...

Ahmed Ziya Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director. Career In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's '' Fahu Fiyavalhu''. Afterwards, he played small roles in other televi ...

and Ali Usam in main roles. The pilot episode of the series was released on 13 April 2021.

Cast and characters

as Ibrahim Solih *

as Dr. Algeen *

as Jabir *

as Raqeeb * Ansham Mohamed as Fiyaza *

as Mareena *

as Lucky * Ali Usam as Raseen

Episodes

Development

The series was developed on the working title "Thedhey An'bin Reechey" which was later changed to "Avahteriya". The pilot episode was released before completion of filming for the whole project. Soon after, the government imposed a lockdown due to

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which further delayed pre-production since majority of the scenes were scheduled to be shot in Hulhumale'.

Release and reception

The series was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu application during Ramadan 1442. The pilot episode of the series was released on 13 April 2021, to positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from ''Avas'' was generally in favor of the film and noted Jihad and Easa's performances as the highlights of film "As an experienced actor, Jihad has delivered an outstanding performance with a different taste".

References

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