{{Infobox film | name = Vakin Loabin | image = Vakin Loabin.jpg | caption = Official film poster | director = Ali Shifau | producer = Mohamed Ali<br />Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | screenplay = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | writer = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | starring = Mohamed Jumayyil<br />Mariyam Majudha<br />Nuzuhath Shuaib | cinematography = Ali Shifau<br />Ahmed Sinan | music = Mohamed Ikram | editing = Ali Shifau | studio = Dark Rain Entertainment | distributor = | released = {{Film date|2018|03|05}} | runtime = | country = Maldives | language = Dhivehi }}
'''''Vakin Loabin''''' is a 2018 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ali Shifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 March 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23439 |title=Songs of "Vakin Loabin" are romantic |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 September 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.<ref name=filming>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/26222 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" completed |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 November 2017}}</ref>
== Cast == * Mohamed Jumayyil as Azaan Adam * Mariyam Majudha as Nuha Zahir * Nuzuhath Shuaib as Roona * Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi as Salma * Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Whiskey * Ahmed Sunie as Bullet * Ibrahim Amaan as Isse * Maisha Ahmed as Fazu * Roanu Hassan Manik as Judge * Ahmed Shakir as Uz. Ibrahim Adheel * Mariyam Shakeela as Khalidha * Azim as Samadh * Ali Farooq as Office Boss * Mariyam Sajiyath as Dr. Aisha * Adam Rizwee as Hussain * Maria Teresa Pagano as Tourist * Mohamed Azim Abdul Haadi as Samad
==Production== Filming commenced on 7 August 2017 and finished on in November 2017.<ref name=commenced>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/21770 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" commenced |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 August 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref><ref name=filming/> It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.<ref name=commenced/>
==Soundtrack== {{Track listing | all_writing = | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Nithuga Nashaa Raani | music1 = Fatho | lyrics1 = Ishaante, Affan | extra1 = Hamoodh | length1 = | title2 = Raki Hinithun | music2 = Fatho | lyrics2 = Fatho | extra2 = Fatho, Insha Ahmed | length2 = | title3 = Dhuniye Dhauruva | music3 = Fatho | lyrics3 = Shammoon Mohamed | extra3 = Shammoon Mohamed | length3 = | note3= | title4 = Paree | music4 = | lyrics4 = | extra4 = Equatic Vibe | length4 = | note4= | title5 = Rankokaa | music5 = | lyrics5 = | extra5 = Scores of Flair | length5 = | note5= | title6 = | music6 = | lyrics6 = | extra6 = | length6 = | note6= }}
== Release and reception == ''Vakin Loabin'' was released on 5 March 2018 and opened to a positive response at the box office. The film received a positive response from critics. Ismail Naail Nasheed from Rajje.mv applauded character development and the "remarkable" use of character building elements while specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |title=Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch |language=dv|work=Raajje.mv |last=Nasheed |first=Ismail Naail |date=4 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918062119/https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 September 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==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="14" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Best film | ''Vakin Loabin'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |title=Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 November 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200824150459/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 August 2020 |access-date=24 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | Best Director | Ali Shifau | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Actor | Mohamed Jumayyil | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Actress | Mariyam Majudha | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actress | Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9win>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/73307 |title=Film Award: Vishak shines |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Sharaf |first=Aisha |date=16 November 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200824150729/https://avas.mv/73307 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 August 2020 |access-date=24 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | Nuzuhath Shuaib | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Original Song | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Lyricist | Shammoon Mohamed - "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Male Playback Singer | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Screenplay | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Background Music | Mohamed Ikram | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Art Direction | Ali Shifau, Mohamed Ali, Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Costume Design | Hussain Hazim | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Sound Editing | Ali Shifau | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="14" | 1st MSPA Film Awards | Best Film | ''Vakin Loabin'' | {{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/> |- | Best Lead Actor – Male | Mohamed Jumayyil | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Debut – Female | Nuzuhath Shuaib | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Comedian | Nuzuhath Shuaib | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Child Artist | Mariyam Yaala Shifau | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Playback Singer – Male | Hamoodh Ahmed for "Hithuga Nasha Raany" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruva" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Lyrics | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruva" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Editor | Ali Shifau | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Makeup – Glamour | Hussain Hazim | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Costume Designer | Hussain Hazim | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Visual Effects | Ahmed Sinan | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Background Score | Mohamed Ikram | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=1MSPA/> |- |}
==Sequel== In March 2018, Mohamed Ali announced that he intended to develop a sequel of ''Vakin Loabin'', reprising the characters from the original.<ref name=sequel>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/32458 |title=A sequel to Vakin Loabin is in discussion |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 March 2018 |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> The sequel is expected to release in 2020.<ref name=sequel/>
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
Category:2018 films Category:Dark Rain Entertainment films Category:Maldivian drama films Category:Films directed by Ali Shifau Category:2018 drama films Category:2010s Dhivehi-language films Category:2018 Maldivian films