''Dark Rain Chronicles'' is a Maldivian anthology web series directed by

Ali Shifau Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldiv ...

. The first season, comprising six revenge thriller short segments, premiered on 12 November 2022. All segments from the first season were directed by

with Shifau and Ahmed Tholal credited as the writers. The second season consisting of eight segments focusing on love, premiered on 1 January 2024. Shahudha Mahmood joined Shifau in the second season, directing four segments and being credited as the writer for five segments.

Cast and characters

Season 1 (2022)

''Assalaam Alaikum'' *

Adam Rizwee Adam Rizwee is a Maldivian film actor. Career In 2014, Rizwee made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeg directed art film Hulhudhaan in a minor role. In 2015 he was cast in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film '' Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen' ...

as Naail *

Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...

as Ahmed *

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 Hafeeza Ali; Naail's mother * Ahmed Mohamed * Ibrahim Shiyaz as Matheen *

Fathimath Latheefa Fathimath Latheefa is a Maldivian film actress. Career Prior to acting, Latheefa appeared in advertisements and small roles in few television drama series distributed by VTV. In 2019, she made her film debut in Ilyas Waheed's psychological thri ...

as Ahmed's mother * Ahmed Sunie as Matheen's friend ''Fureytha'' * Ahmed Sunie as Lirar * Aishath Yaadha as Ainth * Mohamed Shivaz as Nafiz * Fathimath Zuhair as Ainth's friend ''Rankolhaa'' *

Ismail Rasheed Ismail Rasheed (born 20 April 1976) is a Maldivians, Maldivian film actor and director. He has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including a Gaumee Film Awards, Gaumee Film Award. Biography Isma ...

as Shareef * Fathimath Sara Adam as Anoosha * Mohamed Vishal as Adam * Fainaz as Areesha *

as a customer ''Surprise'' * Ahmed Saeed as Azee *

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 ...

as Nadey * Aminath Aseela as Liu * Ali Nadheeh as Azee's subordinate ''Party'' *

Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...

as Yasir *

Hamdhoon Farooq Hamdhoon Farooq (born 7 April 1988) is a Maldivian film actor and dancer. Early life and career Farooq was born on 7 April 1988 in Male'. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the br ...

as Ahdhu *

Ali Shazleem Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed '' Hulhudhaan'' (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success. The film was later screened a ...

* Azmee Adam Naseer * Ahmed Mohamed * Izzak * Mohamed Naail ''Nostalgia'' * Ahmed Shakir as Nagidh *

Ahmed Sharif Ahmed Sharif (13 February 1921 – 24 February 1999) was an educationist, philosopher, critic, writer and scholar of medieval Bengali literature. He is recognized as one of the most outspoken atheist and radical thinkers of Bangladesh. Backgr ...

as Riyaz *

as a customer

Season 2 (2024)

''Baiskalu'' * Sheela Najeeb as Aafiya * Ahmed Saeed as Razzag * Aishath Razan Ramiz as Raniya * Saamee Hussain Didi as Zihan ''Lemon Cake'' *

Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...

Aisha Ali Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performanc ...

* * * ''Lafzu'' *

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 ...

Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ib ...

* * * * ''Dhey Handhaan'' *

Mariyam Majudha Mariyam Majudha (born 18 March 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Majudha made her film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed ''Hulhudhaan'' as Sama (2014) alongside Roanu Hassan Manik, which was a critical success. The film was lat ...

* Mohamed Vishal * * * * ''Dhuruvaan Jehunas'' *

* Aminath Aseela * * * * ''Dejavu'' *

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 ...

Aminath Shuha Aminath Suha Musthafa (born 7 May 1997), commonly known as Aminath Shuha is a Maldivian film actress and former TV presenter. Career Prior to acting, Shuha worked as a show presenter and host in several television programs from Ice TV. For her p ...

* * * * ''Dhemaa'' *

Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim is a Maldivian film actor and playback singer. Career Ibrahim made his film debut with the Dark Rain Entertainment production, the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyi ...

Maleeha Waheed Maleeha Waheed is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2016, Waheed made her film debut in Hussain Munawwar's ''Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel. Critics gave the film bad reviews and considered her performance as La ...

* Ahmed Shakir * Fathimath Sara Adam * * ''Mee Loabi'' *

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 ...

* Aishath Yaadha * * * *

Chapters

Series overview

Season 1: Revenge thriller (2022)

Season 2: Love (2024)

Development

On 14 September 2020, on the occasion of

Dark Rain Entertainment Dark Rain Entertainment is a Maldivian production company based in Male' producing Dhivehi language, Maldivian films. Established in 2006, the studio has produced the first Maldivian films shot entirely in HD, 3D and on DSLR. History The studio ...

's fourteenth anniversary, they announced several projects including ''Dark Rain Chronicles'', written and directed by

. Filming for the last episode titled "Nostalgia" commenced on 20 July 2022, which was anticipated to be the pilot episode of the series. During the time, the team announced that the first season will consist of a total of five episodes, later adding another episode to the season. Filming for the second episode titled ''Fureytha'' was completed in August 2022. Filming for the second season commenced in October 2023. Presenter, Shahudha Mahmoodh was reported to rope in to direct two episodes of the second season, out of which the episodes titled "Lemon Cake" was confirmed to be written by Mahmood. Script for this segment was completed in two days.

Release and reception

In August 2022,

announced that first season consisting six episodes will premiere in October 2022. The series was later pushed for a November release. The first episode of the series titled "Assalaam Alaikum" was released on 12 November 2022 through Baiskoafu. The six episodes of the first season received positive reviews from critics. The first series focuses on six stories of ultimate revenge. The first episode titled ''Assalaam Alaikum'' featuring

and

, follows a protective son avenging a scammer for the death of his mother. The second episode titled ''Fureytha'' features Aishath Yaadha as a helpless wife committing a heinous crime against her abusive husband. The third episode ''Rankolhaa'' focuses on the sensitive child who has been molested by her step-father and her fruitful revenge years later. The fourth episode titled ''Surprise'' narrates a manipulative, wealthy businessman and his revenge on his unfaithful wife. The fifth episode titled ''Party'' features

as a drug addict father avenging his son's murder while the last episode of the series ''Nostalgia'' narrates the vengeance of a person bullied during childhood.

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows Maldivian web series