{{short description|2019 film by Ali Shifau}} {{Infobox film | name = Maamui | image = Maamui.jpg | caption = Official film poster | director = Ali Shifau | producer = Mohamed Ali<br/>Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | screenplay = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq<br/>Ahmed Tholal | writer = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq<br/>Ahmed Tholal | starring = Sheela Najeeb<br/>Mohamed Jumayyil<br/>Mariyam Azza<br/>Mariyam Majudha<br/>Ismail Jumaih<br/>Ahmed Shakir<br/>Adam Rizwee<br/>Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim<br/>Nuzuhath Shuaib | cinematography = Ali Shifau<br/>Ahmed Sinan | music = Hussain Thaufeeq | editing = Ali Shifau | studio = Dark Rain Entertainment | distributor = | released = {{Film date|2019|7|1}} | runtime = | country = Maldives | language = Dhivehi }}
'''''Maamui''''' is a Maldivian 2019 comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Ismail Jumaih and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 1 July 2019.
==Premise== The film follows story of Pradeep Rauf (Adam Rizwee), a half Maldivian, half Indian gangster, who cons people and loots their money, and then make them forget who they are. Pradeep is visited by his boss Hudhu Mukhthaar (Ahmed Shakir) who is about to launch a brand new drug called "Maamui". As preparations for the launch gets underway, local police gives chase to Pradeep, which forces him to hide the bottle inside Salman's house, using his family friendship with Salman's wife, Haifa (Mariyam Azza) as a pretext. Pradeep's plan backfires When Haifa's mother-in-law accidentally adds Maamui into a drink she prepared for her lover. He behaves strangely due to the drug effect of the drug, catching police's attention. In a cat and mouse chase for the drug, Pradeep loses his memory and Mukhthaar barely manages to escape police custody.
== Cast == * Ahmed Shakir as Hudhu Mukhthar * Adam Rizwee as Pradeep Rauf * Mohamed Jumayyil as Salman * Mariyam Azza as Haifa * Sheela Najeeb as Vargina Saeed * Ismail Jumaih as Aboobakuru Rushdy * Mariyam Majudha as Taniya * Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Happu * Nuzuhath Shuaib as Dhiyana * Ahmed Sunie as Reethi Issey * Ali Shazleem as Bunny * Aishath Yaadha as Saniya * Maria Teresa Pagano as Romani * Samahath Razi Mohamed as Zara * Ibrahim Aman as Arsalan * Hamdhan Farooq as Rozy * Ali Nadheeh as Switch * Ismail Wajeeh as Jaguar * Mariyam Sajiyath as Hudhu Mukhthar's fourth wife * Ahmed Naavy Ali as Dhaniyal * Ahmed Saeed as Dirty Boy * Mohamed Najah as Hudhu Mukhthar's Bodyguard * Mohamed Rifshan as Hudhu Mukhthar's Bodyguard * Maleeha Waheed as Thas; a gym member * Liam Adam as Jaguar's Bodyguard * Mohamed Waheed * Gasim Siraaj as Shifau * Maisha Ahmed * Arifa Ibrahim as Arifa Ahmed (special appearance)
==Development== The film was announced on 28 July 2017.<ref name=MaamuiWebSeries/> Initially, Dark Rain Entertainment planned to release ''Maamui'' as a web series.<ref name=MaamuiWebSeries>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/21154 |title=Dark Rain to release a web series as Maamui |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=28 July 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930165403/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/EeGND |url-status=live |archivedate=30 September 2018 |accessdate=30 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, unable to raise enough funds to develop it as a web series, the production team decided to release it as a feature film.<ref name=MaamuiFeatureFilm/> Producer Mohamed Ali said; "we failed to entice sponsor to fund for the project, hence we opt to release the film in theaters. However, we intend to develop individual characters from the film and create a web series based on it".<ref name=MaamuiFeatureFilm>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33182 |title=Maamui to be released as a feature film instead of a web series |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=28 July 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20180930165644/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33182 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 September 2018 |accessdate=30 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In April 2018, the star cast was confirmed to include Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Ismail Jumaih, Ahmed Sunil, Hamdhan Farooq, Mariyam Noora, Ahmed Shazleem, Adam Rizvee, Ahmed Shakir and Ibrahim Aman.<ref name=MaamuiStarcast>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/34145 |title=Maamui's shooting to be commences post Ramazan |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 April 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190401182433/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/34145 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 April 2019 |accessdate=1 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film also introduces director Shifau's wife, Aishath Yaadha, who had previously worked in an office-teledrama.<ref name=MaamuiStarcast/> Veteran actor Ismail Wajeeh is reported to be featured in a small appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/40426 |title=Cast of Maamui introduced |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 August 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190401182433/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/34145 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 April 2019 |accessdate=1 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Filming for the first schedule of the project was started on 6 May 2018 for a total of ten days.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/35536 |title=Filimg for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190401184238/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/35536 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 April 2019 |accessdate=1 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Second schedule of filming was started post Ramazan and shooting was completed on 7 November 2018.<ref name=MaamuiStarcast/>
==Soundtrack== A promotional video of "Araigen Aai Iraaey" was released on 28 June 2019 which serves as a tribute to the yesteryear Maldivian songs including "Haalu Loabeege Kiyaidhemey", "Vaareyge Paree", "E Keevvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey Mithuraa", "Angaadheyshey Adhuvee Ruhigen Ey Malaa", "Maheynethi Dhaaney", "Dhaneehey Aisbalaa" and "Ruhenyaa Loabidhee".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/14840 |title=Maamui's Araigen Ai Iraaey giving nostalgic feelings |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Ajwan |first=Ali |date=28 June 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190630142706/https://www.muniavas.com/14840 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 June 2019 |accessdate=30 June 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
{{Track listing | all_writing = | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Araigen Aai Iraaey | music1 = Hussain Thaufeeq | lyrics1 = Ahmed Shakir | extra1 = Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Hawwa Ashra | length1 = 3:24 | title2 = Rey Rey | music2 = Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah | lyrics2 = Abdul Rauf | extra2 = Hawwa Ashra | note2 = Original composition by Abdul Rauf | length2 = 3:02 | title3 = Rey Rey | music3 = Hussain Thaufeeq | lyrics3 = Abdul Rauf | extra3 = Mira Mohamed Majid, Toy | length3 = 3:33 | note3= Promotional song | title4 = Joadehge Saafu Loabi | music4 = | lyrics4 = Shaam Saeed | extra4 = Andhala Haleem | length4 = | note4= | title5 = Thibaa | music5 = | lyrics5 = Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah | extra5 = Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah | length5 = | note5= }}
==Release== The film was released on 1 July 2019.<ref name=MaamuiStarcast/>
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s) !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="15" | 1st MSPA Film Awards | Best Film | ''Maamui'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA>{{cite news|url=https://dhen.mv/248773 |title=MSPA Film Awards: 19 films 29 categories |work=Dhen |language=Divehi |last=Ibrahim |first=Azhan |date=27 October 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823064523/https://dhen.mv/248773 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 August 2025 |access-date=23 August 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | Best Director | Ali Shifau | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actor – Male | Ahmed Sunee | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Mohamed Jumayyil | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Supporting Actor – Female | Mariyam Majudha | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Comedian | Hamdhan Farooq | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Sheela Najeeb | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Negative Role | Ahmed Shakir | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Original Screenplay | Aishath Fuad, Ahmed Tholal | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Editor | Ali Shifau | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Cinematographer | Ali Shifau, Ahmed Sinan | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Choreography | Ismail Jumaih | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Makeup – Glamour | Hussain Hazim | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Costume Designer | Ismail Jumaih, Hussain Hazim | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Visual Effects | Ahmed Sinan | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- |}
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Category:2019 films Category:Dark Rain Entertainment films Category:2019 comedy films Category:Maldivian comedy films Category:Films directed by Ali Shifau Category:2010s Dhivehi-language films Category:2019 Maldivian films