Aniyaa is a 2014 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ahmed Nimal. Co-produced by Nims Films and Fariva Films, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil, Niuma Mohamed and Ismail Rasheed in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 March 2014. The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents.

Aniyaa
Official film poster
Directed byAhmed Nimal
Written byAhmed Nimal
Screenplay byAhmed Nimal
Produced byHussain Rasheed
StarringMohamed Jumayyil
Niuma Mohamed
Ismail Rasheed
CinematographyShivaz Abdulla
Edited byAhmed Nimal
Music byAyyuman Shareef
Production
companies
Nims Films
Fariva Films
Release date
  • March 28, 2014 (2014-03-28)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Cast edit

Development edit

In May 2013, it was announced that Ahmed Nimal decided to launch his son, Mohamed Jumayyil's career with the film Aniyaa, alongside a star cast of Niuma Mohamed, Ismail Rasheed and Fathimath Fareela. It was initially slated to release on 26 September 2016.[1] However, due to delayed post-production it was later pushed to an early November 2013 release,[2] before finalising to release the film on 28 March 2014.[3]

Soundtrack edit

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bunaashey Hithaa Ey"Ismail MubarikAyyuman ShareefHassan Jalaal, Rafiyath Rameeza 
2."Hiyy Meyga Mi Bunanee"Ismail MubarikAyyuman ShareefShifa Thaufeeq, Hassan Ilham 
3."Mulhi Jaan Hithaa"Easa Shareef Mohamed Huzam 

Release and response edit

The film was released on 28 March 2014. Producers were able to screen limited shows of the film due to the technical errors caused within the cinema, forcing abrupt interruptions in screening further shows.[4] Due to this struggle, it failed to garner enough hype to the film.[5]

Accolades edit

Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Ismail Rasheed Nominated [6]
Best Supporting Actress Niuma Mohamed Nominated [6]
Best Male Debut Mohamed Jumayyil Won [7]
Best Female Playback Singer Shifa Thaufeeq for "Hiy Meygaa Mibunanee" Nominated [6]
Best Screenplay Ahmed Nimal Nominated [6]
Best Background Music Ayyuman Shareef Nominated [6]
Best Sound Mixing Ayyuman Shareef, Ahmed Nimal Nominated [6]

References edit

  1. ^ Faisal, Ibrahim (4 May 2013). "Jumayyi debut film is set to be "Aniyaa"". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ^ Faisal, Ibrahim (4 October 2013). ""Aniyaa" to be released in November". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ^ Faisal, Ibrahim (19 February 2014). ""Aniyaa" delayed for a March release". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  4. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (9 April 2014). "Olympus ge Aniyaa in Nimal ge Hiyy Kathilaifi". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  5. ^ Naail, Ismail (25 May 2015). ""Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.