''Yoosuf'' is a 2008 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by

Fathimath Nahula Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her time in writin ...

. Produced under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars

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 ...

, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb,

Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to widespread prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed ...

, Ahmed Nimal and Ahmed Lais Asim in pivotal roles. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was one of the Maldivian all-time highest grossing films. The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival.

Plot

Yasir (

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 ...

) reluctantly accepts a mute and deaf man, Yoosuf Ali (

) as a servant at his house. His daughters, Usha Yasir ( Niuma Mohamed) and Leesa (

Zeenath Abbas Fathimath Zeenath (born 14 August 1978), commonly known as Zeenath Abbas is a Maldivian actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of a Gaumee Film Award. Making her screen debut alongside Reeko Moosa Manik in ...

) have a hard time welcoming a man as an attendant. Realizing their detestation towards him, their grandmother (

Fauziyya Hassan Fauziyya Hassan (8 January 1942 – 31 August 2022) was a Maldivian film actress. She made her film debut in ''Sidha'' in 1985. In 1994 she was arrested by the Indian police on espionage charges relating to the Indian Space Research Organisati ...

) tried to kick him out of the house but Usha ultimately stopped her, sympathizing about his unfortunate situation. As times fly, Usha and Yoosuf shares a romantic attraction towards each other. Yoosuf is then introduced to Aslam (

), Usha's fiance, which breaks his heart and determined to move back to his island. Before that, their affair was exposed to Yasir where he drags him out of the house. Anguished, Usha reveals her true affection towards Aslam but decided to marry him fearing it might tarnish her father's reputation otherwise. With the help of her friend, Aree (Mariyam Siyadha), Usha meets Yoosuf minutes before his departure and went to his island along with him which resulted her father disowning her and warning the family never to reach out to Usha. Mary, childhood best friend of Yoosuf who is secretly in love with him was very excited on hearing the news of his return although she was devastated to see Usha with him. Yoosuf and Usha gets married despite her father's disapproval and months later they were blessed with a baby boy, Yoonus (Ahmed Lais Asim). On hearing the joyous news, Yasir comes to take Usha, Yoosuf and Yoonus back to Male'. Considering the fact that, Yoonus will be hailed better in a place like Male', Yoosuf agreed to relocate. Things start to fall apart, when Yoosuf is continuously humiliated by his father-in-law and he moves back to his island with his son.

Cast

as Yoosuf Ali * Niuma Mohamed as Usha Yasir * Sheela Najeeb as Mary *

as Aslam *

as Yasir *

as Yasir's mother *

Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ib ...

as Riyaz *

as Leesa * Ahmed Lais Asim as Yoonus *

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 ...

as Aisth * Ali Ahmed as Mary's friend * Aishath Siyadha as Aree *

Aishath Rasheedha Aishath Rasheedha was a Maldivian film actor and a businesswoman. She was commonly known for her comic roles in advertisements and Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy drama series ''Dhiriulhumakee Meebaa?''. Career As an actor Rasheedha is most prominently kn ...

as Mary's mother *

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 ...

as Yasir's friend *

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 ...

as Yasir's friend *

Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...

as Judge *

Chilhiya Moosa Manik Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and writer. Early life In 1977, while studying at Majeediyya School, Manik participated in the theatre play performed to celebrate ...

as Adambe *

Aminath Ameela Aminath Ameela (born 12 December 1985) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Ameela made her career debut with the erotic short film ''Kiss Jazbaath'' alongside Ali Seezan and Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi. The film was subject to several criticism for i ...

as a school teacher * Ahmed Saeed as Aslam's friend (special appearance) *

Nadhiya Hassan Nadhiya Hassan is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Hassan completed tenth standard education from Aminiya School. After graduation, she was offered to feature in several video songs being produced from notable production studios. Career Has ...

as gym partner (special appearance) *

Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress film producer and director. Early life Born in Malé, Maldives, Rishmy is the daughter of actor Aminath Rasheedha. She is the elder sister of actress Mariyam Azza. They reside ...

Special appearance in

item number In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Be ...

"Masthee Masthee"

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

{{Reflist 2008 films 2008 romantic drama films Maldivian romantic drama films Films directed by Fathimath Nahula