Hukuru Vileyrey (transl.Friday night), is a 2006 Maldivian romantic horror film directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha.[1] Produced by Rasheedha under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Aishath Rishmy, Mariyam Azza and Zeenath Abbas in pivotal roles.[2][3]

Hukuru Vileyrey
Official film poster
Directed byAishath Rishmy
Aminath Rasheedha
Written byIbrahim Waheed
Screenplay byIbrahim Waheed
Aishath Rishmy
Produced byAminath Rasheedha
StarringYoosuf Shafeeu
Aishath Rishmy
Zeenath Abbas
Mariyam Azza
CinematographyHassan Haleem
Edited byAishath Rishmy
Music byIbrahim Nifar
Production
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Release date
  • March 08, 2006 (March 08, 2006)
Running time
198 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

The film was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed in Haveeru Daily in 2003.[4] The film was a critical and commercial success while being considered "one of the few acceptable horror movies the Maldives film industry has ever produced".[5] The film was later released as a 15 episode television series with the inclusion of several clips that were cut from the cinema version.[6]

Premise

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Fairooz (Yoosuf Shafeeu), an aspiring author is happily married to his amusing wife Nahidha (Mariyam Azza) and blessed with a daughter. He once decided to write a novel about his friend, Rasheed (Ahmed Saeed) who has been possessed since childhood. The evil spirit (Zeenath Abbas) was expulsed from Rasheed's soul, bewitching Fairooz during the process of exorcism. After this the sprit kept haunting Fairooz.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vaathi Fariloa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Hussain SobahAbdul Baaree, Mariyam Rifqa 
2."Haadha Salhiyey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Hussain SobahAishath Inaya 
3."Huree Nazar"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Muaviyath AnwarFazeela Amir 

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
2008 5th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Yoosuf Shafeeu Nominated [7]
Best Actress Aishath Rishmy Nominated [7]
Best Supporting Actress Zeenath Abbas Nominated [7]
Mariyam Azza Nominated [7]
Best Visual Effects Ahmed Shiyam, Hamid Ibrahim, Hassan Adam Won [8]
Best Makeup Hassan Adam, Fathimath Fareela Won [8]

References

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  1. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (30 May 2016). "Can "Vishka" be the movie of the year?" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  2. ^ Rasheed, Nurah (8 February 2018). "Rishmy's style prior to Red Carpet". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2019-01-18. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  3. ^ Shaneeza, Mariyam (11 September 2018). "Isn't Azza the greatest?". VNews (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2019-01-18. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  4. ^ Naseer, Ismail (20 July 2006). "Hukuru Vileyrey - Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Naafiz, Ali (19 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Ahmed, Fazeena (23 November 2006). ""Hukuru Vileyrey" releasing as a Drama". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b c d "SAARC Film Festival 2017 (PDF)" (PDF). South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-12-21. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  8. ^ a b Ahmed, Fazeena (13 April 2008). "Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.