Dhilakani
Official film poster
Directed byHussain Munawwar
Screenplay byMahdi Ahmed
StarringIsmail Rasheed
Niuma Mohamed
Mohamed Manik
Aminath Rishfa
Mohamed Faisal
CinematographyShivaz Abdulla
Edited byAli Musthafa
Ali Shifau
Music byIbrahim Nifar
Production
company
Antharees Production
Release date
  • May 27, 2013 (2013-05-27)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Dhilakani is a 2013 Maldivian romantic thriller film directed by Hussain Munawwar. Produced under Antharees Production, the film stars Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rishfa and Mohamed Faisal in pivotal roles.[1] The film was released on 27 May 2013.[2]

Cast

Development

The production of Dhilakai commenced in Male' in late August 2012. After shooting all the scenes required to be shot in Male', production was then shifted to Sh. Feevah, before leaving to Sh. Foakaidhoo.[3] The film marks Mahdi Ahmed and Hussain Munawwar's second collaboration after Sazaa (2011).[3] The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance, his undoing and his eventual redemption from an unlikeliest of sources.[3] Some of the violent scenes in the film were based on real incidents that happened in different corners of Maldives.[3]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Inthihaayah" Ibrahim NifarMohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ahmed Shabeen, Mariyam Ashfa 
2."Dhilakani" (Promotional songs)Ahmed FalahIbrahim NifarIbrahim Nifar, Rafiyath Rameeza, Ahmed Yafiu 

Release and reception

The film was released on 27 May 2013. The film attracted negative reception from critics.[4] Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru wrote: "The film is similar to a ship without a direction, an aimless screenplay leading the director to no path. Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and out-dated music, the film has problems in each department".[4] Summarising his review, Nadheem labels the film to be of "low quality" and a "displeasure".[4]

Accolades

Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
3rd Maldives Film Awards Best Film Dhilakani Nominated [5]
Best Director Hussain Munawwar Nominated [5]
Best Actor Ismail Rasheed Nominated [5]
Best Actress Niuma Mohamed Won [6]
Best Supporting Actor Mohamed Manik Nominated [5]
Best Supporting Actress Aminath Rishfa Won [6]
Best Male Debut Ahmed Reehan Nominated [5]
Best Female Debut Aminath Rishfa Won [6]
Best Original Screenplay Mahdi Ahmed Nominated [5]
Best Cinematography Shivaz Abdulla Nominated [5]
Best Editing Ali Musthafa Won [6]
Best Male Playback Singer Ahmed Yafiu for "Dhilakani" Nominated [5]
Best Female Playback Singer Rafiyath Rameeza for "Dhilakani" Nominated [5]
Best Original Score Ibrahim Nifar Nominated [5]
Best Sound Editing Ali Musthafa and Ibrahim Nifar Nominated [5]
Best Mixing Ali Musthafa Nominated [5]
Best Art Direction Hassan Shiyam, Hussain Munawwar Nominated [5]
Best Makeup Artist Mohamed Manik Nominated [5]
Best Costume Design Dhilakani Won [6]
Best Visual Effects Ahmed Sinan Nominated [5]
7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Background Music Ibrahim Nifar Nominated [7]
Best Sound Editing Ali Musthafa Nominated [7]
Best Sound Mixing Ali Musthafa Nominated [7]

References

  1. Nadheem, Ahmed (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  2. Ahmed, Fazeena (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" to be released next month". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (27 September 2012). "Cashing from success of "Sazaa", Munawwar brings "Dhilakani"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (19 June 2013). ""Dhilakani" Review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous". Sun (in Divehi). 29 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  7. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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