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and Mariyam Siyadha in pivotal roles. The film was released on 15 September 2011.

Cast

* Ali Seezan as Mr. Bond *

as Capt. Niya * Mariyam Siyadha as Siyadha; CID Agent * Fiza as Aishath *

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as Ziya * Shan as Shan * Munaaz as Col. Abdulla Munaz * Nadhiya Hassan as

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(Special appearance) *

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as Aishath Rishmy (Special appearance) * Mariyam Azza in the

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"Dhurun Balaashey" (Special appearance)

Release and response

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'' felt the film "deceived" the audience in the name of action thriller; "I highly doubt if the project team was even sure of what kind of movie they were planning to make. It is a total mess between a serious action movie and scoop comedy". The film was further criticized for remaking several shots from

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, ''

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'' (1993).

References

{{Reflist 2011 films Maldivian action films Films directed by Ali Seezan Maldivian comedy films Dhivehi-language films