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''Biruveri Vaahaka'' is a Maldivian horror thriller anthology web series directed by Ilyas Waheed. The series features an ensemble cast including Ahmed Saeed,
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
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Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
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Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
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Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
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Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
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Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq (born 23 April 1982) is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura ...
. Each episode of the series focuses on a separate storyline although the characters from the episodes are interrelated to form the main plot, which revolves around a secretive investigation team trying to undercover a series of supernatural suspected murders.


Cast and characters

Episode 1: ''Phone Call'' * Furugan Mohamed as Ayan * Hassan Saamih Mohamed as Saamih * Naajiha Azoor as Jazlee * Mariyam Shakeela as Muna; Ayan's mother Episode 2: ''Lakunu'' * Mariyam Waheedha as Dheema * Aminath Alya Nazeer as Shaan * Aishath Yalma Nazeer as Jinn Kid *
Fathimath Latheefa Fathimath Latheefa is a Maldivian film actress. Career Prior to acting, Latheefa appeared in advertisements and small roles in few television drama series distributed by VTV. In 2019, she made her film debut in Ilyas Waheed's psychological thri ...
as Shaira *
Mohamed Afrah Mohamed Afrah Hassan, commonly known as Mohamed Afrah (17 January 1974 – 7 April 2019) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career Afrah was featured in the most successful Maldivian film of 2000, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'', ...
as Rasheed * Mariyam Shakeela as Muna Episode 3: ''Edhun'' * Ibrahim Fairooz Adam as Niyaz * Fathimath Sara Adam as Ziyana * Thaathi Adam as Saamiya * Suja Abdulla as Niyaz's neighbor *
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
as Saba; friend of Niyaz *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan; friend of Niyaz *
Nashidha Mohamed Nashidha Mohamed (born 2 January 1982) is a Maldivian actress who has established a career in the Maldivian film industry. She made her film debut in a supporting role in Ahmed Nimal's 2004 social drama ''Hama Himeyn''. That same year, she had s ...
as a customer (special appearance) *
Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibra ...
as a customer (special appearance) Episode 4: ''Mask'' * Vishal Mohamed as Ayya *
Aisha Ali Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performanc ...
as Lubaa * Ibrahim Amaan Hussan as Lubaa's husband *
Fathimath Latheefa Fathimath Latheefa is a Maldivian film actress. Career Prior to acting, Latheefa appeared in advertisements and small roles in few television drama series distributed by VTV. In 2019, she made her film debut in Ilyas Waheed's psychological thri ...
as Ayya Mom * Ahmed Sharif as Razeen "Rocky" * Ibrahim Fairooz Adam as Niyaz * Hassan Saamih Mohamed as Samih *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan * Hussain Shinan as neighbor * Aishath Nazeeha as neighbor Episode 5 and 6: ''Mas Dhathuru'' * Ahmed Sharif as Razeen "Rocky" * Hussain Haazim (Sandy) as Athoof * Ali Usam as Zalif "Zedey" * Ali Nadheeh as Hazif "Happu" * Aishath Razan Ramiz as Mizu *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo *
Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
as Nisha * Sammah Mohamed as Saif * Saamee Hussain Didi as Dimaah * Ahmed Saeed as Zahir * Mohamed Maahil as young Rocky *
Mariyam Haleem Mariyam Haleem (born 22 April 1962) is a Maldivian actress. Career 1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed '' Laila'' (1997) starring opposite Ali Shameel and Aishath Shiranee as depre ...
and Rocky's Grandmother Episode 7: ''Honeymoon'' *
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
as Saba *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan * Ibrahim Soba as Jaleel * Aminath Rayya Binth Areef as Kid Episode 8: ''Jaadhoogar'' *
Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
as Leesh *
Ahmed Azmeel Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career 1999–2009: Music videos In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a pi ...
as Soba * Ibrahim Soba as Jaleel * Ahmed Shamaan Nazeer as Niyaz * Ali Yooshau as Ziyadh *
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
as Saba *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan Episode 9: ''Mini'' *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo * Ahmed Saeed as Zahir *
Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
as Nisha * Sammah Mohamed as Saif *
Adam Rizwee Adam Rizwee is a Maldivian film actor. Career In 2014, Rizwee made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeg directed art film Hulhudhaan in a minor role. In 2015 he was cast in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film '' Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen ...
as Rasheed * Ahmed Shaihaan as Ismail * Saamee Hussain Didi as Dimaah *
Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq (born 23 April 1982) is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura ...
as Qalib (special appearance) *
Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...
as Yoosuf (special appearance) Episode 10: ''Rah'' *
Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
as Leesh *
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
as Saba *
Ahmed Asim Ahmed Asim (born 29 November 1981) is a Maldivian actor, editor, director, and writer who has established a career in the Maldives Film Industry. Career Asim made his screen debut with a video single alongside Jamsheedha Ahmed. His first film re ...
as Niyaz * Ali Yooshau as Jaleel *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo * Ahmed Saeed as Zahir *
Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
as Nisha Episode 11: ''Loabiverin'' *
Abdulla Muaz Abdulla Muaz is a Maldivian film actor, editor and directors and officers and Career Muaz made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted unin ...
as Akram *
Fathimath Visama Fathimath Visama also known as Vicky (16 November 1998) is a Maldivian film actress and model. Career Visama began her acting career with Azhan Ibrahim's crime thriller web series '' Dharaka'', which centers around a high-profile case involving ...
as Reen *
Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq (born 23 April 1982) is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura ...
as Qalib *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo Episode 12: ''Foshi'' *
Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
as Nisha * Saamee Hussain Didi as Dimaah *
Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...
as Yoosuf * Ahmed Saeed as Zahir *
Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq (born 23 April 1982) is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura ...
as Qalib *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo *
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...
as Saba *
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
as Azaan Episode 13: ''Haajaanu'' *
Nathasha Jaleel '' Nathasha Jaleel (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer. During this time, she was featured in several advertisemen ...
as Nisha * Saamee Hussain Didi as Dimaah *
Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...
as Yoosuf * Ahmed Saeed as Zahir *
Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq (born 23 April 1982) is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura ...
as Qalib *
Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy. Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
as Lahoo * Fathimath Sara Adam as Ziyana *
Aisha Ali Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performanc ...
as Luba * Vishal Mohamed as Ayya * *


Episodes


Development

The project was announced in November 2020, as fifteen-episodes anthology web series. Filming for the web series started in October 2020. A casting call was made by director Ilyas Waheed and an audition was held to launch new faces. In spite of the debut actors, it was reported the series will star prominent actors too. On 28 November 2020, it was reported that the series will star Mohamed Vishal, Fathimath Sara Adam, Mariyam Shakeela and
Sharaf Abdulla Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. Afte ...
. On 22 September 2021, it was announced that
Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
,
Ahmed Azmeel Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career 1999–2009: Music videos In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a pi ...
and Ibrahim Sobah has joined the cast for the eight episode of the series. Post production of the series was handed over to Orkeyz Inc, similar to Waheed's previous film ventures including '' Bavathi'' (2019) and ''Nina''.


Soundtrack

The promotional song titled "Shaithona", performed by Andhala Haleem was released on 6 May 2022 to positive reviews from critics, with specific mention for its makeup and videography.


Release and reception

In June 2022, it was announced that the series will be officially streamed through DhiraaguTV. Upon release, the series received positive reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from ''MuniAvas'' wrote: "the whole crew has executed their respective roles to its fullest leading the final project to be flawless". The reviews were directed at the performance of the cast and writer-director Ilyas' creativity for merging horror folklore into an "engaging visual treat". Apart from the concept, screenplay, performance and direction, the series met extremely positive reviews from critics for its graphic designing and visual effects, especially for the makeup and visual designing for the seaworm portrayed by Aishath Razan Ramiz in the episode 6 titled ''Mas Dhathuru''.


References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows Maldivian web series