Neydhen Vakivaakah is a 2017 Maldivian romantic film directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru. Produced under ME Production, the film stars Jadhulla Ismail, Fathimath Azifa, and Yoosuf Shafeeu in pivotal roles. The film was released on 27 September 2017.
Premise Aishath Zeena (Fathimath Azifa) is proposed by her fiancé, Nadheem (Ahmed Azmeel), but their happiness is short-lived since the latter is met with a fatal accident on his way back home. Depressed, she moves back to her homeland, where she meet a simple and diffident young man, Nizam (Jadhulla Ismail) who happens to visit her island, for a wedding reception of a friend. Soon after, a romantic relationship builds between them. However, Nizam has to abruptly leave to abroad to start his college education and an envious man interfere in their relationship. As Zeena tries to move on from her ill-fated relationships, she meets Shihan (Yoosuf Shafeeu), brother of Nizam.
Cast Yoosuf Shafeeu as Shihan Jadhulla Ismail as Ahmed Nizam Fathimath Azifa as Aishath Zeena Ahmed Saeed as Imthiyaz Arifa Ibrahim as Shihan & Nizam's mother Ahmed Azmeel as Nadheem (special appearance) Nashidha Mohamed as Sheeza Aishath Junaina Ali Shahid as Areef Ibrahim Riyaz Ibrahim Naseer Zoya Rasheedh as Meera Zeenath Sanfa Ibrahim Maahi Mohamed Ismail Areef Zeeshan Maria Teresa Pagano as Cari (special appearance)
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Release and reception The film was released on 27 September 2017. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Mariyam Waheedha reviewing from Miadhu particularly praised the acting performance of Fathimath Azifa, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Arifa Ibrahim calling them "reliable" while she found Ismail's performance "good enough" for a debut.
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