''Sababu'' () is a 1999 Maldivian drama film directed by

Ahmed Nimal Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer. Early life Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office. His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues inc ...

. Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio, the film stars Ibrahim Giyas,

Aishath Shiranee Aishath Shiranee (born 16 January 1975) is a Maldivian former film actress. Shiranee is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Award and three Aafathis Awards. In 2001, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the Nationa ...

and

in pivotal roles.

Premise

Azim (Ibrahim Giyas) is hired to work as a supervisor in a factory managed by Liusha (

). She meets a strange man, Niyaz (

) who is smitten by her beauty. One day, he saves Liusha from being sexually abused by her classmate, Mohamed (

Mohamed Afrah Mohamed Afrah Hassan, commonly known as Mohamed Afrah (17 January 1974 – 7 April 2019) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career Afrah was featured in the most successful Maldivian film of 2000, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'', ...

) though she blamed the whole incident on Niyaz. Later, they reconcile and start a romantic relationship. Complications arise when Azim confesseds his affection towards Liusha and Niyaz decides to sacrifice his love for the sake of his friend's happiness.

Cast

* Ibrahim Giyas as Azim *

as Liusha *

as Niyaz * Mariyam Rizla as Mary * Hamid Wajeeh * Ajwad Waheed as Aadan *

as Mohamed * Hassan Shafeeq

Soundtrack

References

{{Reflist Maldivian drama films 1999 films Films directed by Ahmed Nimal 1999 drama films Dhivehi-language films