''Udhabaani'' () is a 2009 Maldivian romantic horror feature film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by

Hamid Ali Hamid Ali is a Maldivian film director, producer, actor and writer. Career In 1993, Ali starred in two films; ''Mithutu'' and ''Vari''. The following year, he starred alongside Hassan Afeef, Arifa Ibrahim, Lillian Saeed and Mariyam Haajara in I ...

under Learner's Production, the film stars

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Amira Ismail Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress. Career Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film '' Dhonka ...

and

Aminath Shareef Aminath Shareef is a Maldivian film actress. Career Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series ''Kahthiri'' was released in 1998, where she played the role of the sister of an indolent mother. In 2005, she collaborated with ...

in pivotal roles. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, although it performed well at the box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture.

Plot

Lathaa (

) is a school student who belongs to the inferior social class where her parents, Adamfulhu (

) and Mariyam Manike (

), work all day to earn an income hoping to sustain basic necessities. One night, Adamfulhu goes fishing and is dragged into the sea by a supernatural force. Concerned about him, Mariyam Manike searches for him and finds him at the fishing spot sitting idle. On his return, Lathaa and Mariyam Manike observe differences in his habits; forgetting his daily chores and distancing himself from religious acts. Lathaa, who is in a romantic relationship with Laami (

), a shopkeeper, sees a black shadow at the beach, causing them to stop meeting there. Two nights later, Laami comes to Lathaa's house and tries to

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her after she refuses to have

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with him. Mariyam Manike opens the door in time and kicks him out. The next morning Laami's father storms out on him for

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Lathaa, which Laami had no memory of. Lathaa was expelled from school and her father warns her about her relationship with Laami. To clear his suspicions, Laami and his friend, Areesh (Hussain Solah) spy on Adamfulhu and witness him transforming into a monster. After eating raw fish, he transforms back to Adamfulhu and go back to his house. A few minutes later, they observe the same man, now disguised as Laami, enter Lathaa's room. The following day, Areesh is found dead. A spell-maker who figures out the truth through Areesh and Laami, explains the events to Mariyam Manike and hands over two amulets to be used for protection. She ties one of the amulets to Lathaa's hand but she does not have the chance to tie the next amulet on her body. The following day, the spell-maker and Mariyam Manike are found murdered in their houses.

Cast

as Laamiu *

as Lathaafa *

as Adamfulhu *

as Mariyam Manike * Hussain Solah as Areesh

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

{{Reflist 2009 films Maldivian horror films 2009 horror films Romantic horror films Films directed by Amjad Ibrahim