Laelaa is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film produced and directed by Hamid Ali. Produced under Learner's Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Hamid Ali, Hassan Manik and Ahmed Easa in pivotal roles. The titular role was initially offered to Fathimath Fareela, but was ultimately played by Amira Ismail. The film was released on 29 September 2011.
Cast Yoosuf Shafeeu as Ziyad Amira Ismail as Laela Ahmed Easa as Shivan Fathimath Azifa as Leena Hamid Ali as Ahammaa Roanu Hassan Manik as Laelaa and Leena's father Mariyam Haleem as Laelaa and Leena's mother Koyya Hassan Manik as Hassan Manik Arifa Ibrahim Neena Saleem Mariyam Shahuza Niuma Mohamed as the item number "Dhuniyein Laelaa" (Special appearance)
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Release and response The film was released on 29 September 2011. Upon release the film received negative response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily was satisfied with the moral of the story while blaming the weak screenplay for the "fragile film". "Laela is too slow and dragged, some scenes get too lengthy leaving the audience yawning at boredom. The story is predictable and lacks reality".
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