''Badhalu'' is a Maldivian

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web series consisting three short segments directed by Naaisha Nashid. The first chapter titled ''Friends'' stars

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and

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as two best friends who figures out their true colors, the second segment titled ''The Usual'' features

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and Myeha Adam as a couple heading for divorce while the last segment features

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as a soon to be wife trapped in a difficult situation.

Cast

Friends

as Reema *

as Zai *

as Haisham

The Usual

as Shamin Ali * Myeha Adam as Mariyam Lara Muhaimin

Engaged

as Reena *

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as Mariyam * Fathimath Visama as Mariyam's friend

Chapters

Release and reception

The first chapter of the series titled "Friends" was released on 5 April 2023 through Baiskoafu. This segment explores the bond between two friends, Reema and Zai, who heavily rely on each other but are left heartbroken when the shocking affair between Zai and Reema's boyfriend is revealed. The subsequent segment, featuring

and Myeha Adam, was released on April 14, 2023. It portrays the lives of two childhood friends who become a couple and the tough decisions they make to separate for each other's well-being. The final segment tells the story of Reena, who discovers her fiancé's affair in a challenging situation. All three segments have received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the sharp-edged premise and the outstanding acting skills of the lead cast.

References

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