''Insaaf'' () is a 2011 Maldivian action drama film directed by

Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...

. Produced by Ismail Shafeeq under Eupe Productions, the film stars Ahmed Saeed,

Ahmed Ziya Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director. Career In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's '' Fahu Fiyavalhu''. Afterwards, he played small roles in other televi ...

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 ...

and

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 ...

in pivotal roles. The film was released on 29 November 2011. The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.

Cast

as Aiman *

as Mac * Ahmed Saeed as Zareer *

as Shavin *

as Naabe * Ajunaz Ali as Affaal * Abdulla Naseer as Bodube *

Mariyam Shahuza Mariyam Shahuza is a Maldivian former film actress. Career In 2002, Shahuza appeared in a small role as a doctor in Amjad Ibrahim-directed film '' Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' (2002). Having disappeared from the screen for almost four years, she made a ...

as Sausan * Inad Thaufeeq as SP Police * Aminath Ziyadha as Nuzu *

Mohamed Rifshan Mohamed Rifshan (born 7 April 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Rifshan appeared in minor roles in short films and television series filmed in his home island, K. Thulusdhoo. In 2009, Rifshan appeared ...

as Ammadey * Ahmed Rifau as Battey * Umar Ashfaq as Manik

Soundtrack

Release and response

''Insaaf'' was initially slated for release on 22 November 2011, but pushed for a 29 November 2011 release on public demand, since a majority of the audience were on vacation during holidays. Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from ''

Haveeru ''Haveeru Daily'' () was the longest serving daily newspaper in the Maldives, established on 1 January 1979. Haveeru Online is owned by Haveeru Media Group – a company registered under the founder, Mohamed Zahir Hussain's three children – L ...

'' praised the performance of ''

'' and Ahmed Saeed while criticizing the work of

: "It is evident Shafeeu has put so much effort into developing the characters of the film, but he forgot to develop his own character". Summing up his review, Nadheem labelled as a "different" film and warned audience about extra use of "shaky-camera" which might cause dizziness.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2011 films Maldivian action drama films Films directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu 2011 action drama films Dhivehi-language films