''Hatharu Udhares'' is a 2004 Maldivian

action-adventure 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 by

Easa Shareef Easa Shareef is a Maldivian film director, actor, screen-writer, editor and lyricist. Career In 1993, Shareef collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the ...

, Mohamed Rasheed and Ibrahim Rasheed. Produced by EMA Productions, the film stars

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. ...

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, Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Manike in pivotal roles. The film was marketed as the first adventurous Maldivian film.

Premise

Adnan ( Ali Ahmed) a heart-broken Romeo is dejected as his ex-girlfriend, Nishmeen (Mariyam Manike) marries another man Junaid (

). As requested by Nishmeen's brother, Naseem (

), Adnan begins the journey by sea to a nearby island on his unreliable boat, with Naseem, Nishmeen, Junaid and Adnan's friend, Razzaq. In the trip, Adnan and Razzaq determines to unveil the true identity of Junaid; a person who has betrayed several women on the promise of marrying them. While they were preparing for departure, a wise man warns them about an incoming storm. Halfway to their destination, the engine of the boat stops abruptly while the storm hits them hard. As the four people gets stuck on the small boat, disputes arise between them leading to several fights and complications.

Cast

as Junaid *

as Naseem * Ali Ahmed as Adnan * Mariyam Manike as Nishmeen * Nadheeha * Nihaama * Nazeeha *

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as Naseem's mother * Fayaz as Razzaq * Ismail Rasheed *

Aminath Rasheedha Aminath Rasheedha (born 27 February 1967) is a Maldivian actress and director. Career 1993–2006: Early releases and directorial debut In 1995, Rasheedha appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's '' Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and ...

as Adnan's mother * Hussain Shibau as Naseem's family friend (special appearance)

Development

The story was based on the novel of the same name published by Moosa Latheef on

Haveeru Daily Haveeru Daily (Dhivehi: ހަވީރ ދުވަހު ނޫސް) was the longest serving daily newspaper in the Maldives, established on January 1, 1979. History When local newspaper ''Moonlight'' ceased publication on December 9, 1978, Haveeru was reg ...

. The film marks the debut of actor Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Manike, and the only film which appears the latter on-screen. With the collapse of EMA in 2007, the ownership of the film was transferred solely to Ibrahim Rasheed. The film was registered under Maldivian Classification Board on 15 December 2009.

Soundtrack

Release and response

The film was released on 10 March 2004. Upon release, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics, where several critics lauded the post production of the film and the directors were criticized for releasing a "half-baked" film. The film was later made available for streaming on the digital platform Baiskoafu from 5 July 2020.

References

{{Reflist 2004 films Maldivian action films Films directed by Mohamed Rasheed Films directed by Ibrahim Rasheed Films directed by Easa Shareef