''Vihaali'' is a Maldivian crime suspense

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web series written, edited and directed by

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 ...

. Produced by Mariyam Rasheedha under Thurukas Films, the series consists of four episodes, each episode approximately 30 minutes. The pilot episode of the first season was released on 3 April 2022 and was concluded on 2 May 2022.

Cast and characters

Season 1 (2022)

''Lift Golhi'' *

Ismail Rasheed Ismail Rasheed (born 20 April 1976) is a Maldivian film actor and director. He has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including a Gaumee Film Award. Biography Ismail Rasheed is a son of Maldivi ...

as Asif *

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 Shazu * Ahmed Saeed as Hanim *

Mariyam Shifa Mariyam Shifa (22 November 1999) is a Maldivian film actress, dancer and social media personality. She has earned over 1.7 million likes on TikTok. Early life Shifa attributed her singing and dancing skills to her parents; her father being a pr ...

as Shanee *

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 ...

as Ameena *

Ali Farooq Ali Farooq (born 18 March 1954) is a Maldivian actor. Career In 2006, he collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for romantic drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006), which tells the story of a disabled man, with Farooq playing the role of the father of ...

as Ibrahim * Abdulla Naseer as Fikuree * Ali Fizam as Hameed * Ali Nadheeh as Saif * Nadheem Hassan as Thief * Ahmed Suaad as Hussain ''Barber'' *

Hamdhan Farooq Hamdhan Farooq (born 3 June 1983) is a Maldivian film actor. Early life Farooq was born on 3 June 1983 in Ga. Dhaandhoo. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the brother of actor Ra ...

as Rimzee * Shuaib Shifaz as Riffath * Ahmed Thahuseen as Mujeeb * MD Sumon as Sumon * MD Polash Miah as Muneer * Jamal Hossain as Izzudheen * Mohamed Afah as Majeed * Ismail Hossain as Muneer's father * Hussain Nazim as Hussain * Mariyam Rasheedha as Ameena ''Firimaru'' *

as Shakir * Aminath Rashfa as Aisha * Mohamed Emau as Naja * Ali Moosa as Mumthaz * Ahmed Shaz as Samir * Ibrahim Rasheed as Police * Ahmed Shahin as Bentey * Ibrahim Moosa as Kentey * Mohamed Rilwan as Murey * Ismail as Bondhu * Mohamed Thaufeeq as Driver ''Rahmedhu'' *

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 Lai *

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 Muja * Ali Fizam as Zubba * Mohamed Rasheed as Nashid * Abdula Jabbar as Kumar * Aminath Shaana as Mary * Aishath Hana as Hana * Preethi as pharmacist * Mohamed Samoor as Saaif * Azaa Saaid Saeed as Zaiko

Season 2 (2024)

''Khadheeja'' *

as Khadheeja *

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 Zuheyru *

Ahmed Nimal Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer. Early life Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office. His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues inc ...

as Bakuru * Mohamed Sodhig as Adhamfulhu * Niuma as Faheema * Naveen Mohamed Naeem as Yoosuf * Mariyam Ainee Shareef as Aiminath * Aishath Zainee Shareef as Shaiha

Episodes

Season 1 (2022)

Season 2 (2024)

Development

A casting call was made to the general public by

Ali Shazleem Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed '' Hulhudhaan'' (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success. The film was later screened a ...

's Island's Picture on 4 August 2021 followed by a second casting call on 8 August 2021. In August 2021, it was announced that 12 episodes anthology series will be divided into two seasons of six episodes each, all written and directed by

Soundtrack

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was released on 3 April 2022, on the occasion of Ramadan 1443, stars

, Ahmed Saeed and

in lead roles. The second episode titled "Barber" was released on 10 April 2022 and follows the avenging tales of an expatriate. The third episode titled "Firimaru" was released on 17 April 2022 focuses on a married woman, Aisha (Aminath Rashfa) and how her life changes after a one-night stand. The last episode was released on 2 May 2022, on the occasion of

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1443, stars

and

References

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