''Veeraana'' 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 Ga ...

. Co-produced by Mohamed Abdulla and

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under Dhekedheke Ves Production and Crytsal Entertainment, the film stars

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and

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

Plot

Reena (

) and Saajila (

) meets Shahin (

) at a

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and he falls in love with Reena. Meanwhile, Saajila expresses her admirance towards a person she met at the same party. Reena agreed to be friends with Shahin on a condition; he should never love her in any circumstances. However Shahin expresses his endearment towards Reena. She shared the incidence with Saajila and she talked her out of it. Reena divulged that she has an artificial pacemaker inserted to her body and she wants to spend the rest of her life with no strain. It was revealed that she has a valve leak in her nervous system and she is advice to refrain from being involved in any exhausting work. Shahin and Reena marries while Saajila departs to Australia to complete a course of three years. Reena died during childbirth. Before her death, she adjured Reena to marry Shahin when she passes away. Reena begged to differ, till she finds a photograph of Shahin; whom she liked during the party. Witnessing her affection towards his daughter Zeena (Aminath Samiya), Shahin proposed Saajila for marriage. Shahin and Saajila marries and lives in an island with Zeena and Saajila's uncle Habeeb (Ali Firaq). Habeeb heard two men talking about Zeena, infusing his mind with sexual excitement. Shahin got a job from a private company and decided to settle in Male' for a while. One day, when Saajila went for parent teacher's meeting, Habeeb sexually abused nine years old Zeena, threatening her to kill her father if she reveals the truth to him. Noticing a change in her behavior, Saajila discovered her uncle

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ing her step-daughter. Unsure of its aftermath, Saajila decided to hide the truth from Shahin. Seeing bruises on Zeena's leg Shahin questions her, but she lies it as an injury during a fall. One night, Shahin saw Habeeb coming out of Zeena's toilet and was disturbed by it. The other day, Saajila found him moving out of Zeena's room and attacks her uncle. He pushed her to the wall and escapes. The following night, Shahin decided to discuss the reasons for Zeena's idle life with Habeeb and was distraught to see bruises on his back. Suspicious of events, Shahin went to Zeena's room, where he saw Habeeb's watch on the floor. Shahin discovered the truth; Habeeb has been sexually abusing Zeena for over two years. Enraged, Shahin stabbed Habeeb on road and murdered him. He dragged Habeeb's body to Atoll's Office and surrenders.

Cast

as Shahin *

as Saajila *

as Reena * Ali Firaq as Habeeb * Aminath Samiya as Zeena * Hamdhan Farooq as school supervisor (Special appearance) *

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 ...

as government official (Special appearance) * Ahmed Saeed as government official (Special appearance) *

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as Reena's friend (Special appearance) *

Koyya Hassan Manik Hassan Ali Manik professionally known as Koyya Hassan Manik (25 April 1953 – 20 February 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career 1989–2008: Early releases and first lead role with ''Ajaaib'' In 1989, Najuma offered him to featur ...

as Shahin's boss (Special appearance)

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

{{Reflist 2010 films Maldivian drama films Films directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu 2010 drama films Dhivehi-language films