''Heyonuvaane'' () is a 2010 drama film 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 G ...

. Written and produced by Fathimath Nahula under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars

Fathimath Fareela Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film '' Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa and Fauziyya Hassan which was a ...

and

Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen debut alo ...

in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 December 2010.

Cast

as Ziya *

as Rizna Zareer *

as Muna * Maani as Maani *

Lufshan Shakeeb Lufshan Shakeeb is a Maldivian film actor. Career Shakeeb made his film debut in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film '' Edhathuru'' (2004) which appears Mohamed Shavin, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Ali Ahmed, Shakeeb, Fathmath Neelam, Nadhiya Hassa ...

as Nasheed * Mohamed Faisal as Dr. Latheef * Koyya Hassan Manik as Hamid * Fauziyya Hassan as Muna's mother *

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 an ...

as Ziyad's mother

Soundtrack

Release and response

Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Ahmed Naif from ''Sun'' displeased with its predictable storyline wrote: "The use of flashbacks and character introduction was lame. Neither the order of scenes nor its transactions are worth being mentioned. The only good thing about this movie is

's performance; which is clearly the best I have witnessed during the year from a heroine. Other reviewers in favor of its music, cinematography and Sheela's performance while the "weak plot" and storyline were criticised. Twenty two housefull shows of the film were screened at cinema, making it the second highest-grossing Maldivian release of the year.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt5833872 2010 films Maldivian drama films Films directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu 2010 drama films Dhivehi-language films