''Sandhuravirey'' is a 2002 Maldivian horror film directed by

Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim, is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a care ...

. Produced by Hassan Ali under Dash Studio, the film stars

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 ...

and

Mariyam Nisha Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian actress. Early life Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due to a sk ...

in pivotal roles.

Premise

Dhiyash (

), a poor young boy who lives in a hut with his father, meets a beautiful lady, Yaasha (

) at the beach. They instantly like each other and starts dating before she reveals herself to be a

jinn Jinn or djinn (), alternatively genies, are supernatural beings in pre-Islamic Arabian religion and Islam. Their existence is generally defined as parallel to humans, as they have free will, are accountable for their deeds, and can be either ...

. Deceived, Dhiyash calls their relationship off and warns her not to meet him ever again. Yaasha, later disguised as a wise woman, Zaleesha (

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 ...

) helped him to learn basic elements needed for opening a business and indirectly assists him in locating and selling an ambergris. Five years later, Dhiyas, now a successful businessman is introduced to a needy family; Naha (Khadheeja Mohamed) and her kid, Lauza, whom later revealed to be Yaasha disguised as another woman where Lauza was discovered to be their own child.

Cast

as Dhiyash *

as Shafqa / Yaasha * Khadheeja Mohamed as Naha *

Neena Saleem Neena Saleem is a Maldivian actress. Career In 1996, Saleem made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award winning film '' Haqqu'' as a friend of Lamha, a promiscuous woman who falls in love with a married man. The film starring Mariyam Nisha, ...

as Jauza * Ahmed Moosa as Viaam *

Suneetha Ali Suneetha Ali (born 28 May 1977) is a Maldivian choreographer, actress and producer. Early life Suneetha Ali was born on 28 May 1977 in Aa. Ukulhas. Her father, is a fisherman while her mother is a homemaker. Ali spent most of her childhood, in a ...

as Safa *

as Zaleesha * Raisa as Lauza

Soundtrack

References

{{Reflist 2002 films 2002 horror films Maldivian horror films Films directed by Amjad Ibrahim Dhivehi-language films