''Maryam'' is a 2021 Maldivian political thriller film directed by

Ibrahim Wisan Ibrahim Wisan (born 27 February 1977), nicknamed as Kandi is a Maldivian cinematographer, actor and director. Career In 1996, Wisan starred in Mohamed Rasheed's '' Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna'' opposite Niuma Mohamed, Abdul Raheem and Arifa Ibrahim ...

. Produced by Hassan Shazil, Ahmed Zareer and

under Ehkaaf Production, the film stars

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 ...

in titular role while Ahmed Saeed,

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 ...

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 ...

and

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 ...

feature in pivotal roles of the film. It narrates the journey of an ordinary woman to dethrone an influential politician representing her constituency.

Premise

Maryam (

), a strong and intelligent woman who manages her family including her supportive husband, Ihsaan (

), daughter and sick father, while working ambitiously at the Health Post of the island, is introduced to the politics, as persuaded by her friends to defeat, Adhunan Haleem ( Ahmed Saeed), the current MP representing their constituency. As soon as Maryam wins the primary election to represent the opposition party, the leader of the party, Ibrahim Naeem (Mohamed Waheed) is bribed by Haleem to call off the party seat, which puts an additional burden on Maryam financially. However, this does not stop Maryam from moving ahead with the political career as she registers to compete for the seat as an independent candidate.

Cast

as Maryam Mohamed * Ahmed Saeed as Adhunan Haleem *

as Ilhaam *

as Ihsaan Hussain *

* Aminath Nisha as Fareesha * Maisharath Ahmed as Ameena * Mohamed Waheed as Ibrahim Naeem * Imran Mohamed as Solih * Mariyam Lamsa Latheef as Ruha * Arushad Nooree as Jaufar

Development

A political thriller titled ''Maryam'' was announced in March 2020 which marks

's second direction after the film ''

Vee Beyvafa ''Vee Beyvafa'' is a 2016 Maldivian romantic film directed by Ibrahim Wisan. Produced by Ahmed Shah and Hussain Munawwar under Sunshine Production, the film stars Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Zeenath Abbas, Abdulla Muaz and Fathimath Fareela i ...

'' (2016). The cast of the film was released shortly, which includes

, Ahmed Saeed,

and

in pivotal roles. The film marks Majudha's first feature film under a different studio other than

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 ...

. In the film, she portrays the role of an empowering woman rising in a political mess. After completing the shoot in Male', the cast and crew departed to M. Mulah in early March 2020. Filming was completed on 29 March 2020. Post production of the film was carried out by Okeyz Ink. The film narrates the journey of an ordinary woman to dethrone an influential politician representing her constituency, Kandifaru Dhaaira, which consists of three islands, Kandifaru, Kaafushidhoo and Lonudhoo.

Soundtrack

Release

The film was scheduled for theatrical release in August 2020, but was postponed due to the

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. In March 2021, it was revealed that the film will not be released theatrically, instead it will be streamed through Medianet Multi Screen application as its premiere on 8 April 2021.

References

Maldivian thriller films 2021 films Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Films directed by Ibrahim Wisan

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt12086252