{{Short description|Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor}} {{Infobox person | name = Yoosuf Shafeeu | image = Eupe Silver Jubilee.jpg | image_size = | alt = Yoosuf Shafeeu looking at the camera smiling | caption = Shafeeu in 2019 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1975|10|20}} | birth_place = Male', Maldives | alma_mater = | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|producer|writer|editor}} | years_active = 1999–present | spouse = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|Aminath Liusha|reason=div.}}|{{marriage|Fathimath Fareela|reason=div.}}|{{marriage|Nahula Ali|reason=div.}}|{{marriage|Aashaa Ishee|July 2021}}}} | children = 2 | works = | awards = }}
'''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 eight Gaumee Film Awards, and a Maldives Film Award; holding the record for winning the most Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor. In 2003, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition.
Shafeeu made his career debut in Amjad Ibrahim's commercially successful comedy-drama ''Qurbaani'' (1999), followed by Hussain Adil's college romance ''Hiyy Halaaku'', an unofficial remake of ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998). While he received criticism for his performances in Amjad Ibrahim's horror films; ''Sandhuravirey'' (2002), ''Dhonkamana'' (2003) and ''Sandhuravirey 2'' (2004), he gained critical and commercial success with Fathimath Nahula-directed films such as ''Naaummeedhu'' (2000), ''Loabi Nuvevununama'' (2002) and ''Kalaayaanulaa'' (2003). His performance as a conflicted husband in ''Kalaayaanulaa'', a father diagnosed with cancer in Fathimath Nahula's ''Zuleykha'' (2005) and a short-tempered husband in Abdul Faththaah's critically acclaimed ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' (2003) earned him three Gaumee Film Award nominations for Best Actor, with a win for the latter.
Shafeeu won the Best Actor award again for his role in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006) and was also nominated for ''Hukuru Vileyrey'' (2006). In 2015, he set a record by winning the Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor for the third consecutive time with Moomin Fuad's suspense thriller ''Happy Birthday'' (2009). He was also nominated in the same category for ''Yoosuf'' (2008) and ''Veeraana'' (2010), which he directed himself. From 2009 onward, he took on more roles as a writer and director, helming projects such as ''Hiyy Rohvaanulaa'' (2009), ''01 January'' (2009), ''Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' (2010), ''Loaiybahtakaa'' (2009), ''Insaaf'' (2011). The latter two earned him nominations for Best Director at the Maldives Film Awards.
In later years, he diversified his roles, moving away from romantic characters and experimenting with different genres. In 2013, he starred in Ali Shifau-directed horror film ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D,'' first Maldivian 3D film and prequel where he played the iconic character Jinaa, which mainly received criticism. He then explored the thriller genre with ''24 Gadi Iru'' (2014) and ''Dhevansoora'' (2018), and ventured into comedy with ''Baiveriyaa'' (2016), ''Naughty 40'' (2017) and ''40+'' (2019), the first Maldivian horror-comedy film. ''Dhevansoora'' fetched him four awards including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Editing and Best Screenplay.
==Career== ===1999–05: Early releases=== In 1999, while working at Paradise Island Resort, a crew from Television Maldives noticed him and offered him a role in a video single.<ref name=EupeIntro/> Persuaded by cinematographer Shiyaz, he featured in the video song "Dhiri Huri Furaana Dhaathee" alongside Jamsheedha Ahmed which became popular among audience.<ref name=EupeIntro>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/93305 |title=Story of a Star: With over 90 films, Eupe on the throne of the industry |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=25 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101110309/https://avas.mv/93305 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 January 2021 |access-date=1 January 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Afterwards, he returned to the resort and focused on his career there until he was spotted by director Amjad Ibrahim, who cast him in the comedy-drama film ''Qurbaani'', starring opposite Mariyam Nisha and Hussain Sobah.<ref name=Qurbani/> The film was financially successful and was declared a Mega-Hit at the end of its cinema run.<ref name=Qurbani>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/10653 |title=Eupe and Isse; Better Actor and Famous Actor |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190128133243/https://avas.mv/10653 |url-status=live |archive-date=28 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Encouraged by his growing interest in the industry, he resigned from his position at the resort and joined the Motion Pictures studio.<ref name=EupeIntro/>
In 2000, he appeared in ''Saahibaa'', directed by Arifa Ibrahim, and portrayed a college student in Hussain Adil's romance ''Hiyy Halaaku'', along with Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.<ref name=HiyyHalaaku>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |title=Niuma and Eupe together for one last time |language=dv|work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=12 April 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190202173310/https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |archive-date=2 February 2019 |access-date=2 February 2019}}</ref> The plot intertwined two love triangles set years apart—the first half depicting friendships on a college campus, and the second following a widower's daughter trying to reunite her father with his past love.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shah Rukh-Kajol teamed |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144950/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |archive-date=19 April 1997}}</ref> The film was an unofficial remake of Karan Johar's romantic drama film ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vote-the-best-karan-johar-ilm/20120525.htm |title=Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE! |work=Rediff.com |date=25 May 2012 |access-date=9 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808011859/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vote-the-best-karan-johar-ilm/20120525.htm |archive-date= 8 August 2012 }}</ref>
That same year, he starred in ''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'' (2000), directed byAmjad Ibrahim, featuring Jamsheedha Ahmed, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed.<ref name="ALFV">{{cite news |date=22 December 2016 |title=Amjay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award |url=https://en.sun.mv/41378 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116063339/https://en.sun.mv/41378 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=16 November 2018 |work=Sun |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.<ref name="KahvalhahDhaandhen">{{cite news |date=4 February 2017 |title=Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended |url=https://psmnews.mv/21026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116064411/https://psmnews.mv/21026 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=15 November 2018 |work=PSMNews |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film revolved around a woman mistreated by her stepmother and forced into a marriage she disapproves of.<ref name="ALFV"/> He played a dual role: Hazaar, a man whose first wife had an extramarital affair and Shafiu, the man with whom Hazaar's second wife falls in love.<ref name="ALFV" /> He also portrayed a devoted husband opposite Mariyam Nisha in Amjad Ibrahim's comedy drama''Majubooru Loabi'' (2000).<ref name="sihthi">{{cite news |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=6 February 2018 |title=Memories of Haajara and Sihthifulhu will always linger |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/30397 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123132602/https://dho.mv/baiscope/30397 |archive-date=23 November 2018 |access-date=23 November 2018 |work=Dho |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In ''Aaah'' (2001), directed by Ibrahim, he starred alongside Sheela Najeeb, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin and Ibrahim Giyas.<ref name="VeheyVaarey"/> The film followed two siblings managing a family business and the downfall of the younger brother's love life upon discovering his fiancée was already married to an abusive husband.<ref name="VeheyVaarey">{{cite news |title=Gaumee Inaam 2003 – Yoosuf Shafeeu |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190120142623/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658 |archive-date=20 January 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Additionally, he played Dr. Ahmed Shifan, a man longing for his unrequited love, in Fathimath Nahula's drama film ''Naaummeedhu'' (2001), a film about a happily married couple whose life is turned upside down when they inadvertently invite a seductive woman into their lives.<ref name="NahulaGaumeeInaam" /> The film received favourable reviews and was declared the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref name="Zuleykha">{{cite news |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |url=https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |archive-date=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=Avas |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2002, he appeared in four films.<ref name="NahulaGaumeeInaam"/> In ''Loabi Nuvevununama'' (2002), directed by Ahmed Shimau and written by Fathimath Nahula, he played a handicapped man betrayed in love, who unknowingly marries his brother's love interest.<ref name="NahulaGaumeeInaam" /> The film was both a critical and commercial success.<ref name="Adhushan">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 July 2018 |title=Empowering women in cinema |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203082808/https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=Dho? |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim on two projects: the horror film ''Sandhuravirey'' (2002), which told the story of a female jinn seeking a human's love, and the drama ''Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' (2002), opposite Sheela Najeeb and Kausar.<ref name="KahvalhahDhaandhen"/> Both films received mixed to negative reviews from critics.<ref name="Sandhuravirey">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 January 2017 |title=A festival of Amjey's films to be organized |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12282 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181222115546/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12282 |archive-date=22 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2018 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then played a single father who sacrifices his love for the sake of his handicapped friend in Mohamed Rasheed's ''Hithu Vindhu'' (2002), alongside Mariyam Nazima and Ali Seezan.<ref name="HithuVindhu">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |title="Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
[[File:Eupe NA.JPG|thumb|right|upright=0.9|alt=Shafeeu receiving an award|Shafeeu receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2003]] In 2003, he worked with Amjad Ibrahim on the romantic horror film ''Dhonkamana'' (2003), which depicted a relationship between a young man (played by him) and an older woman (played by Fauziyya Hassan).<ref name="Dhonkamana">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 January 2018 |title="Reyvumun": Another romantic horror film by Amjay |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/29052 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328103707/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/29052 |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Despite negative reviews, the film was praised for addressing a relationship with a significant age gap.<ref name="Sandhuravirey"/> His most successful release of the year was Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama ''Kalaayaanulaa'' (2003), where he played a husband who, after being dissatisfied with his marriage, decides to wed his childhood best friend.<ref name="Kalaayaanulaa">{{cite news |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received widespread acclaim and was the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref name="Zuleykha" /> His performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Gaumee Film Awards.<ref name="GFA4won"/> He won his first Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a negligent and short-tempered husband entangled in an extramarital affair in Abdul Faththaah's critically praised romantic drama ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' (2003).<ref name="GFA4won"/><ref name="VeheyVaarey"/> The film, featuring Jamsheedha Ahmed, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Mohamed Shavin, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha, explored themes of unrequited love and became one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.<ref name="Edhathuru"/>
That same year, he starred alongside Ismail Rasheed and Mariyam Nisha in Hussain Rasheed's ''Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey'' (2003), as an ambitious young man who refutes a marriage proposal to pursue his education.<ref name="Isse">{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/34593 |title=Isse rising to the peak? |work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=7 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017171857/https://avas.mv/34593 |url-status=live|archive-date=17 October 2020 |access-date=17 October 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=EEHReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/2114 | title=Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey – a film some moviegoers may desperately seek |publisher=Haveeru |date=14 September 2003 |access-date=3 March 2012 | url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219030743/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/2114 |archive-date=19 February 2013| df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics.<ref name=EEHReview/> Hilath Rasheed reviewing from ''Haveeru Daily'' praised the performance by actors and also the moments of "pure artistry and sheer film-making brilliance" in the film.<ref name=EEHReview/> During the year, he starred in two television series: the social drama ''Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama'', directed by Fathimath Nahula, and the family drama ''Dheewanaa Hiyy'', directed by Easa Shareef.<ref name=NahulavsTedry>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> In the former, he portrayed a drug abuser struggling to cope after losing his love interest, while in the latter, he played an obedient son who discovers the truth about his father in adulthood.<ref name=HiyyDeewana>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16002?ref=related |title=Hiyy Dheewana's dedication |work=Mihaaru |last=Abdulla |first=Sajid |date=19 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204055019/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16002?ref=related |url-status=live |archive-date=4 December 2020 |access-date=4 December 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2004, Shafeeu reprised his role as Dhiyash in ''Sandhuravirey 2'' (2004), the sequel to ''Sandhuravirey'' (2002).<ref name=Sandhuravirey/> The sequel introduced additional cast members, including Niuma Mohamed, Zeenath Abbas, Mohamed Shavin and Sheereen Abdul Wahid.<ref name=Sandhuravirey/> He also portrayed the role of an established film actor, Nail, the son of Dhiyash and Shafqa, who is harassed by a jinn—his half-sister.<ref name=Sandhuravirey/> Like its predecessor, the film received negative reviews.<ref name=Sandhuravirey/> The following year, he starred in ''Edhathuru'' which followed eight friends on a picnic to a haunted, uninhabited island and their struggle for survival.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/111827 |title=Soba returning to screen with "Kaaku?" |work=Sun |language=dv |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130061619/https://sun.mv/111827 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Edhathuru>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18535 |title=Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=13 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received praise for its sound effects and was commercially successful.<ref name=GFA4won>{{cite news|url=https://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |title="Vehey Vaarey Therein" lifts Best Film Award with six other awards |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=20 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130062142/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The following year, he starred in ''Zuleykha'' (2005), a romantic drama directed by Fathimath Nahula, which was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.<ref name="Adhushan"/> The film followed the journey of a nine-year-old girl searching for her mother's lost love.<ref name="Adhushan"/> Starring alongside Sheela Najeeb, Mariyam Nisha, Ali Seezan, Mohamed Manik and Mariyam Enash Sinan, he played a vulnerable father diagnosed with terminal cancer.<ref name="Loaiybahtakaa" /> His performance earned him a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actor and won him Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Actor.<ref name="MiadhuCrystal">{{cite news |title=Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories |url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/48823 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213115122/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/AaoRm |archive-date=13 December 2018 |access-date=12 December 2018 |work=Haveeru |language=dv}}</ref><ref name="GFA4won" /> The film screened 33 houseful shows at the cinema, making it the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref name="Zuleykha" />
===2006–09: Awards and recognition=== Shafeeu starred in another horror film, ''Hukuru Vileyrey'' (2006), co-directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha, based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed in ''Haveeru Daily'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/35543 |title=Hukuru Vileyrey – Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu |newspaper=Haveeru Daily |author=Naseer, Ismail |language=dv|date=20 July 2006 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=HukuruVileyrey>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/17899 |title=Can "Vishka" be the movie of the year? |language=dv|publisher=Avas|author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=30 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603155311/https://avas.mv/17899 |archive-date=3 June 2016 |access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref> The film was both a critical and commercial success and was considered "one of the few acceptable horror films the Maldivian film industry has ever produced".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/31025 |title=Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity |newspaper=Haveeru Daily |author=Naafiz, Ali |date=19 July 2010 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/style/30663 |title=Rishmy's style prior to Red Carpet |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Rasheed |first=Nurah |date=8 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190118061450/https://dho.mv/style/30663 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 January 2019 |access-date=18 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was later released as a 15-episode television series, incorporating several scenes that had been edited out of the theatrical version.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/49056 |title="Hukuru Vileyrey" releasing as a Drama |newspaper=Haveeru Daily |author=Ahmed, Fazeena |language=dv|date=23 November 2006 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/103080 |title=Isn't Azza the greatest? |language=dv |work=VNews |last=Shaneeza |first=Mariyam |date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190118061727/http://vnews.mv/103080 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 January 2019 |access-date=18 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> His performance as an aspiring author who becomes enthralled by an evil spirit earned him a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actor.<ref name=GFA5nom/> His next release, Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), in which he starred alongside Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Fauziyya Hassan, was a critical and commercial success.<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> It was regarded as the most successful Maldivian film of the year.<ref name="Top10Actresses">{{cite news |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |archive-date=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 |work=Haveeru |language=dv}}</ref> His portrayal of a conflicted husband struggling to balance his affection for his two wives won him his second Gaumee Film Award as the Best Actor.<ref name=GFA5won/>
In 2007, Shafeeu released the horror short film series ''Vasvaas'', which he wrote, produced and directed.<ref name=Kudafoolhu>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 |title=Kudafoolhu's character to return to screen |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Ahmed |first=Adhushan |date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223154020/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 |url-status=live|archive-date=23 February 2021 |access-date=22 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He also starred in all four instalments of the series, portraying an evil master and introducing the character of Kudafoolhu, a jinn who manipulates and misleads people.<ref name=Kudafoolhu/> The series gained popularity among children at the time of its release for its innovative concept, and its technical aspects were praised by critics.<ref name=Kudafoolhu/> His performance earned him a nomination for the Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.<ref name="GFA5won"/> Following this, he created a two-part horror short film series, ''Edhonveli Thundi'', starring alongside Ali Riyaz and Fathimath Fareela.<ref name="GFA5won"/> In the film, he played a blind man and the brother of an unfortunate man who unknowingly vows to marry a spirit.<ref name="GFA5won"/> The film won two awards at the 5th Gaumee Film Awards, securing Best Film and Best Director in the short film category.<ref name="GFA5won"/>
In 2008, Shafeeu appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama ''Yoosuf'' which depicted the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Shafeeu) mistreated by a wealthy family who mocked his disability.<ref name=yoosuf>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Featuring an ensemble cast—including Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asimt—who were at the time the biggest names in Maldivian cinema.<ref name=yoosuf/> He described his role in the film as the most challenging of his career.<ref name=yoosuf/> The film received widespread critical acclaim and achieved a blockbuster status at the box office and one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of all time.<ref name=Zuleykha/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and had the distinction of being the festival's opening film.<ref name=NahulaGaumeeInaam>{{cite news|url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Zuleykha/> His performance earned him nomination for Best Actor at both the Gaumee Film Awards and the Maldives Film Awards.<ref name=GFA6nom/><ref name=MFA1nom/> That same year, he co-directed the romantic drama ''Soora'' (2008) with Fathimath Nahula.<ref name="soora">{{cite news |date=18 January 2018 |title=Kuda Ibbe's playlist of Best 10 |url=https://dho.mv/music/28773?ref=mhr-home |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190420110440/https://dho.mv/music/28773?ref=mhr-home |archive-date=20 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=Dho? |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Originally released as a television series, it received a positive response.<ref name="soora" />
In 2009, Shafeeu had six film releases. His first role was in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film ''Udhabaani'', where he played the boyfriend of a schoolgirl haunted by a supernatural force.<ref name=NahulaGaumeeInaam/> Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, it performed well at the box office, becoming Ibrahim's most successful venture.<ref name=Udhabaani>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/2017|title=How much will you rate for Amjey? |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=18 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509083341/https://avas.mv/2017 |url-status=live |archive-date=9 May 2015 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then took on a more controversial role in Ahmed Nimal's family drama ''E Dharifulhu'' (2009), portraying a seemingly tender husband who rapes his wife's younger sister.<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> The film featured an ensemble cast, including Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb and Ahmed Nimal.<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> His performance earned him his third Maldives Film Award nomination for Best Actor.<ref name=MFA1nom>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |title=Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations |language=dv|work=Youtube |author=Haveeru Videos |date=26 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He next starred in Moomin Fuad's suspense thriller ''Happy Birthday'' (2009), which follows a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing him that his wife and son have been kidnapped for ransom.<ref name="DVHsuccess">{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=dv|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He played the role of Asif, a straightforward man who endures an unfortunate birthday.<ref name="DVHsuccess"/> Despite positive critical reception, the film was a commercial failure, with only five screenings and low audience turnout.<ref name="DVHsuccess"/> However, it won five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards and was even screened at the Venice Film Festival.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |title=Fuad regrets his involvement in Happy Birthay |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181216105808/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2018 |access-date=16 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> His performance earned him the Best Actor award at both the 6th Gaumee Film Awards and 1st Maldives Film Awards.<ref name="MFA12nom">{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=dv|work=Maldives Film Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=GFA6won>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/64111 |title=Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film |language=dv |work=Sun|last=Saeed|first=Fathimath |date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024085951/https://sun.mv/64111 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 October 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref>
That same year, Shafeeu wrote, directed and starred in the drama film ''Hiyy Rohvaanulaa'' (2009), alongside Niuma Mohamed, Abdulla Muaz and Nadhiya Hassan.<ref name="HiyyRohvaanulaa">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=17 October 2017 |title=Are these stars fallen? |url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/25099 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190104074419/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/25099 |archive-date=4 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The story follows a blind man who regains his sight but pretends to still be blind to uncover his wife's affair with another man.<ref name="Sandhuravirey" /> He portrayed Shiyan, a school supervisor who lost his sense of purpose due to his blindness.<ref name="HiyyRohvaanulaa" /> The film received favourable reviews and was a commercial success.<ref name="HiyyRohvaanulaa" /> Another release of the year was ''Loaiybahtakaa'' (2009), which was written and directed by Shafeeu and starting him as an orphan who discovers his true identity.<ref name="Loaiybahtakaa">{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Best 10 Actors |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=21 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archive-date=6 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> A romantic drama co-starring Sheela Najeeb, Fathimath Fareela and Mohamed Faisal, the film explored themes of unrequited love and became a commercial success.<ref name="Loaiybahtakaa" /> His work as both actor and director earned him a nomination at the 1st Maldives Film Awards.<ref name="MFA1nom" /> During the year, he also released the short film ''01 January'' (2009), a psychological thriller he directed and starred in alongside Yoosuf Zuhuree, Hamdhan Farooq and Mohamed Rifshan.<ref name=BestActor/> He played a disturbed landlord who terrifies his tenants with his erratic behavior and cryptic instructions.<ref name=BestActor>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Who is the Best Actor? |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=26 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archive-date=6 January 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2010–12: Expansion into film production=== Shafeeu's first release of 2010 was the Ali Shifau-directed family drama ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' where he played the role of Nashid, a character victimized due to family vengeance by his cousin.<ref name=DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |title=Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5 |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062847/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 February 2010 |access-date=22 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film explores themes of discrimination against islanders, family revenge, and fatherhood responsibilities.<ref name=DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa/> It received positive reviews from critics and was considered a significant improvement over recent Maldivian films.<ref name=DVHsuccess/> The film achieved commercial success, screening fifteen houseful shows.<ref name=DVHsuccess/> He next starred alongside Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Manik in Ahmed Nimal's horror film ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' (2010), a spin-off of Aslam Rasheed's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'' (2000), which starred Ibrahim Wisan, Ali Shameel and Niuma Mohamed.<ref name=zalzalaareturns>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |title=Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=29 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053212/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2010 |access-date=24 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The plot revolves around a mariage blanc, a husband's murder by his wife and her secret lover, and supernatural vengeance.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> He played the role of Ahmed Hamza, an asexual husband who, after being murdered by his wife, seeks revenge through possession by a spirit.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> The film received mixed reviews from critics and performed moderately at the box office.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/>
[[File:Eupe MFA1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|alt=Yoosuf Shafeeu hugging a friend|Shafeeu at 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony, 2011]] Later in 2010, Shafeeu appeared alongside Niuma Mohamed and Amira Ismail in ''Veeraana'', a drama film addressing child sexual abuse.<ref name="veeraana">{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=97210 |title=Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619204728/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2010 |access-date=10 June 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Directed by Shafeeu himself, he played Shahin, a father who discovers that his daughter has been sexually assaulted by her step-uncle.<ref name="veeraana" /> The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics appreciating its attempt to tackle a sensitive topic, though some criticized its melodramatic execution.<ref name="veeraana"/> His performance was deemed satisfactory by the critics.<ref name="veeraana"/> With strong pre-release anticipation, the film was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=96207 |title=Prior its release, seven shows of Veeraan booked housefull |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516111848/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2010 |access-date=13 May 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He received a nomination for the Best Actor at the 2nd Maldives Film Awards and a nomination for Best Editing at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards.<ref name="MFA12nom" /><ref name="GFA6nom">{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/9322 |title=Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 September 2018 |access-date=24 September 2018}}</ref> He then starred in ''Niuma'' (2010), the directorial debut of Niuma Mohamed, alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.<ref name="NiumaReview">{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |title=Niuma; a must watch |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124093750/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 November 2010 |access-date=26 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He played a brother who ultimately supports his sister after she endures sexual abuse by their father and brother.<ref name="NiumaReview" /> The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its performances and dialogue.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was a major box office success, screening over thirty houseful shows and becoming the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref name="niumahousefull">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3634 |title=Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=6 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He received a nomination for Best Choreography for the song "Hiyy Dhevijjey" at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards.<ref name="GFA6nom" /> Following this, he co-wrote and co-directed the horror film, ''Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' (2010) with Amjad Ibrahim.<ref name="AmjeyAward" /> The story follows a group of ten friends who watch a horror film, only to find themselves affected by its narration.<ref name="AmjeyAward">{{cite news|url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=322 |title=National Award of Recognition 2006 – Amajd Ibrahim |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190213170003/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=322 |url-status=live |archive-date=13 February 2019 |access-date=13 February 2019|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Shafeeu's final release of 2010 was the drama ''Heyonuvaane'' (2010), which he directed and starred in alongside Sheela Najeeb and Fathimath Fareela.<ref name="Heyonuvaane">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/4101 |title="Heyonuvaane" shouldn't be missed |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Naaif |first=Ahmed |date=27 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929062532/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/wkep |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film revolves around a man who suffers domestic abuse.<ref name="Heyonuvaane" /> He portrayed an impotent husband subjected to discrimination and mistreatment by his domineering wife.<ref name="HeyonuvaaneReview" /> While the film received largely negative reviews, his performance was praised.<ref name="HeyonuvaaneReview">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/4544 |title="Heyonuvaane": Year's most boring film|language=dv|work=Sun |last=Naaif |first=Ahmed |date=17 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929063548/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/dKRr |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 September 2018 |access-date=26 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Ahmed Naif from ''Sun'' commended his acting but criticized his direction, stating, "The use of flashbacks and character introduction was weak. Neither the order of scenes nor the transitions were noteworthy".<ref name="HeyonuvaaneReview" /> Despite the criticism, the film was a commercial success, screening twenty-two houseful shows and becoming the second highest-grossing Maldivian release of the year.<ref name="HeyonuvaaneDVD">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/12004 |title="Heyonuvaane" DVD releasing on coming Tuesday |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Raaniya |first=Mariyam |date=24 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929064751/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/2BRk |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Shafeeu began 2011 with Amjad Ibrahim's suspense thriller film ''Hafaraaiy'', starring alongside Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela, Amira Ismail and Fathimath Fareela.<ref name="Hafaraaiy"/> The film, based on a real-life incident, tells the story of a veiled woman who develops a cannibalistic addiction.<ref name="Hafaraaiy"/> It was both a critical and commercial failure, with reviewers criticizing its weak plot and unnecessary characters, though its makeup effects were appreciated.<ref name="Hafaraaiy"/> Ahmed Naif from ''Sun'' commented, "Neither scientifically nor psychologically does the film justify how a chicken addict turns into a cannibal.<ref name="Hafaraaiy"/> It transitions from suspense thriller to comedy due to its implausible details".<ref name="Hafaraaiy">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/5963 |title=Review of Amjay's Hafaraaiy |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Naif |first=Ahmed |date=14 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001034052/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/LKMR |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2018 |access-date=1 October 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then directed and starred in the family drama ''E Bappa'' (2011), which featured an ensemble cast including Koyya Hassan Manik, Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb, Amira Ismail, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela.<ref name=EBappa>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbW6QQCYaSE |title=Reasons why E Bappa Flopped |language=dv|work=Youtube |author=MNBC |date=4 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003052804/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbW6QQCYaSE |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film, centered on themes of fatherhood and familial responsibilities, received negative reviews for its stereotypical approach and underperformed at the box office.<ref name=EBappa/> His string of box office disappointments continued with ''Laelaa'' (2011), directed by Hamid Ali, where he starred opposite Amira Ismail and Fathimath Azifa.<ref name=Laelaa>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |title="Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed? |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011190147/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }}</ref>
Shafeeu's final release of 2011 was ''Insaaf'', an action drama that he directed and starred in as a police officer named Aiman.<ref name=InsaafIntro>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |title="Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe? |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=22 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024164447/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }}</ref> The film portrays conflicts between two districts of an island.<ref name=Insaafdelayed>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |title=Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128020205/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 November 2011 |access-date=12 October 2018 }}</ref> Upon release, it received mixed to positive reviews.<ref name="InsaafReview">{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |title="Insaaf": A totally different film |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213012357/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 February 2012 |access-date=12 October 2018 }}</ref> Ahmed Nadheem from ''Haveeru'' noted, "Shafeeu clearly invested effort in developing the characters, but he neglected his own. He has demonstrated his acting ability in other films, but this was not his best performance. His work behind the camera was as underwhelming as his acting in the film".<ref name="InsaafReview"/> Despite the criticism, Shafeeu was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Director at the 2nd Maldives Film Awards.<ref name=MFA12nom/>
===2013–2017: Further production ventures=== In 2013, Shafeeu starred in the Ali Shifau-directed horror film ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'', a prequel to ''Fathis Handhuvaru'' (1997), which originally starred Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in the lead roles.<ref name="awaited"/> The film was based on Ibrahim Waheed's 2009 story, ''Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun,'' which itself serves as a prequel to ''Fathishandhuvaru'' (1996) later adapted into the 1997 film of the same name.<ref name="awaited">{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/2219 |title="Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year|language=dv|work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=5 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033325/https://www.addulive.com/2219 |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Marketed as the first Maldivian film released in 3D, the film saw Sahfeeu portray Jinaa, seeking revenge on humans for the murder of its wife.<ref>{{cite news |last=Zaina |first=Fathimath |date=18 April 2013 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment |url=http://vnews.mv/4094 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919051113/http://vnews.mv/4094 |archive-date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |work=Vnews |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="postponed">{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaruge_feshun_movie/126501 |title=Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=7 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919034425/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/RonRE |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon release, the film received generally negative reviews.<ref name="FHF3Dreview">{{cite news |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 April 2013 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review |url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/137114 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919045055/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/0NRVW |archive-date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |work=Haveeru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Ahmed Nadheem of ''Haveeru Daily'' commented, "Hearing the name Jinaa, one expects the influence of Reeko Moosa Manik, but Shafeeu pales in comparison.<ref name="FHF3Dreview"/> The lack of excitement in his performance raises concerns that audiences may lose appreciation for the classic character".<ref name="FHF3Dreview"/> Despite the criticism, Shafeeu was nominated for Best Actor at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards for his performance.<ref name="GFA7nom">{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2016 |title=Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10378 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv}}</ref>
The following year, he starred opposite Fathimath Azifa in the suspense thriller ''24 Gadi Iru'' (2014) wwhich he co-directed with Mohamed Rasheed.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/159169 |title="24 Gadi Iru" is set for release on 28 August |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=7 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811042751/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/159169 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018 }}</ref> The film explores a romantic relationship between a girl diagnosed with a mental illness and her psychiatrist.<ref name="24GadiIruPremiere">{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/160117 |title="24 Gadi Iru" premiered |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901051842/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160117 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018 }}</ref> Although production began in 2010, the film was released four years later.<ref name="24GadiIruPremiere" /> His role as Visham, a psychiatrist and the film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name="24GadiIru">{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |title="24 Gadi Iru" Review |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909064123/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, Shafeeu appeared as Mifu, a member of a group of friends trapped in a haunted house, in Fathimath Nahula's horror film ''4426''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/13832 |title=This time its not a "Nahu-styled" film, A revelation |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=26 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330052428/https://avas.mv/13832 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received mostly positive reviews, with Ahmed Nadheem of ''Avas'' describing it as a "masterpiece" praising Shafeeu's performance as "good".<ref name=4426review>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24396 |title=4426 is Nahula's masterpiece |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330060956/https://avas.mv/24396 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was declared the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/25919 |title=25 Housefull shows of 4426 screened! Now screening the last few shows |language=dv|work=Avas |date=20 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330061815/https://avas.mv/25919 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> That same year, he starred alongside Niuma Mohamed in Ibrahim Wisan's debut direction ''Vee Beyvafa'' (2016), which was shot in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9672 |title="Vee Beyvafa" to premier in 13 islands along with Male' |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330140232/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9672 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received negative reviews, with Ahmed Adhushan of ''Mihaaru'' calling it "a step backward" for Maldivian cinema.<ref name=veebeyvafa>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9748 |title="Vee Beyvafa": A step backward |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330140908/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9748 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> His final release of the year was ''Baiveriyaa'' (2016), a comedy film that he wrote, edited, and directed.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |title=Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=14 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145254/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film follows an aspiring actress who runs away from her family to pursue a career in the industry, leading to a series of misunderstandings and suspicions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |title=Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143550/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> praising the comic timing and highlighting the heated exchanges between Shafeeu and Sheela Najeeb as standout moments.<ref name=baiveriyaa/> He noted, "Shafeeu proves he has a sense of comedy, despite not having explored the genre before".<ref name=baiveriyaa>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145015/https://avas.mv/26970 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film emerged as one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=What was the best film of last year? |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330150107/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10813 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Shafeeu's first release of 2017 was the romantic comedy ''Naughty 40'', which he directed and starred in alongside Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim.<ref name="naught40">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archive-date=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who, despite being in their forties, maintain a youthful outlook on life.<ref name="naught40"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/92991 |title="Naughty 40" premiered; as promised it has all tastes|language=dv|work=Sun |last=Reehan |first=Mohamed |date=3 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417163132/https://sun.mv/api/getcomments/?art=92991&rep=0&highlight= |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The film achieved both critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="2017review">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archive-date=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018 }}</ref> He next appeared alongside Fathimath Azifa and Jadhulla Ismail in ''Neydhen Vakivaakah'', directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru.<ref name=neydhenvakivaakah>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027 |title=Maaen'boo's "Neydhen Vakivaakah" releasing on 27 September |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=20 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327151225/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027|url-status=live |archive-date=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Unlike his previous release, this film was a critical and commercial failure.<ref name="2017review" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Mujuthaba |first=Ahmed |date=28 September 2017 |title="Neydhen Vakivaakah" premiered; audience found it "okay" |url=https://sun.mv/95102 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417164721/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/kRKzJ0YWWN |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018 |work=Sun |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2018–23: Experiment with different genres=== [[File:Yoosuf Shafeeu in November 2019.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|alt=Eupe receiving an award with a smile|Shafeeu at 9th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, 2019]] 2018 was a slow year for the Maldivian film industry, largely due to the 2018 Maldivian presidential election. As a result, Shafeeu had only one film release that year: the suspense thriller ''Dhevansoora'' (2018), which he wrote and directed.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449 |title="Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film marked his thirtieth directorial project and featured an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors.<ref name=Dhevansoora/> Centered around a murder investigation, Shafeeu portrayed a character suffering from dissociative identity disorder, who is accused of murder.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/96653 |title=Dhevansoora is a must watch |language=dv |work=Sun |last=Fareeha |first=Aishath |date=4 November 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181120063343/https://sun.mv/96464 |url-status=live |archive-date=20 November 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics and was regarded as a "norm-breaker" in Maldivian cinema.<ref name=Dhevansoora/> Ahmed Hameed Adam, reviewing from VNews, described Shafeeu's performance as the "highlight of the film," noting, "Watch out for the little nuances he brought into his character during the investigation scenes".<ref name=Dhevansoora>{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/95298 |title=Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema |language=dv |work=VNews |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=8 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190419092414/http://vnews.mv/95298 |url-status=live |archive-date=19 April 2019 |access-date=19 April 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Ismail Nail Rasheed from Raajje.mv wrote, "Shafeeu had to portray three different roles in the film, and he lived in each character to its fullest".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/26789 |title=Dhevansoora: an Olympus unfriendly film, but a must watch |language=dv |work=Raajje.mv |last=Rasheed |first=Ismail Naail |date=11 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190419092614/https://raajje.mv/news/26789 |url-status=live |archive-date=19 April 2019 |access-date=19 April 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film fetched him four awards at the 9th Gaumee Film Awards including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Editing and Best Screenplay.<ref name=GFA9win/> That same year, he starred in the first Maldivian web series, ''Huvaa'', a romantic drama directed by Fathimath Nahula.<ref name=Huvaa>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 |title=Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130093034/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The series follows a happy and close-knit family that is shattered by a tragic incident leading to an irreparable loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sun.mv/110406 |title="Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice! |work=Sun |language=dv |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130111442/http://sun.mv/110406 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/43404 |title="Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 October 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130104538/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/43404 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The series, along with his performance as a caring husband and responsible father who is mistakenly stabbed and murdered, was well received by audiences and critics.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sun.mv/111524 |title=Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow |work=Sun |language=dv |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=28 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130112656/http://sun.mv/112249 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sun.mv/112336 |title=First episode of "Huvaa" was a success |work=Sun |language=dv |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181130113141/http://sun.mv/112336 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2019, Shafeeu's first release was the psychological horror thriller ''Nivairoalhi'', directed by Moomin Fuad, which marked Niuma Mohamed's final onscreen film appearance.<ref>{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019 |title=Nivairoalhi released with a surprise |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48037 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449 |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 September 2018 |title=Nivaroalhi yet again to be released in 2019 |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190109111317/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |archive-date=9 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Starring alongside Mohamed and Ahmed Asim, he film received mostly positive reviews.<ref name=Nivairoalhi/> Aishath Maaha from ''Dho?'' praised the lead performances and the screenplay's structure but criticized its "weak ending" as unsatisfactory.<ref name=Nivairoalhi>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |title=Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=11 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190207141326/https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Commending Shafeeu's performance as a businessman and the husband of a woman suffering from depression, Maaha wrote, "The less said about Shafeeu's performance, the better. His performance is on par with the standards he himself has created".<ref name=Nivairoalhi/> This was followed by his horror comedy film ''40+'' (2019), a sequel to the 2017 released comedy film ''Naughty 40'' which performed well both critically and commercially.<ref name=40plus>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |title=40+ to be released on February 27 |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190109121637/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |url-status=live |archive-date=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He then directed and starred in ''Nafrathuvumun'' (2019), alongside Mariyam Azza, Ali Azim and Ahmed Easa.<ref name=Nafrathuvumun/> The film revolves around a guesthouse, the sole source of income for a woman who is persuaded by several men to sell the property.<ref name=Nafrathuvumun>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/12893 |title=Trailer of Nafrathuvumun released |language=dv |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190407081252/https://www.muniavas.com/12893 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 April 2019 |access-date=7 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Mariyam Waheedha from ''Miadhu'' praised Shafeeu's "simple yet convincing" performance as a supportive friend.<ref name="Dhauvath"/> Ifraz Ali from ''Dho?'' ranked the film among the top five releases of the year, stating, "The director has chosen a different yet engaging concept but fails to bring out the best in the actors".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/news/66549 |title=Year's best and worst films |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Maahaa |first=Aishath |date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200821090726/https://dho.mv/baiscope/56303 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 August 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His next project was ''Dhauvath'' (2019), a romantic horror film that follows a newlywed couple on their honeymoon as they experience paranormal activities caused by black magic.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.muniavas.com/14257 |title=First Look of Dhauvath released |language=dv |work=MuniAvas |last=Milna |first=Mariyam |date=1 March 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190301113502/https://www.muniavas.com/11824 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 March 2019 |access-date=1 March 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Waheedha praised the film for its exploration of witchcraft and black magic while effectively delivering a moral message and drawing strong performances from the cast.<ref name=Dhauvath>{{cite news |url=https://miadhu.mv/article/read/48520 |title=Review: With sudden shocks, Dhauvath pierced directly into hearts |language=dv |work=Miadhu Daily |last=Waheedha |first=Mariyam |date=15 June 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190627040920/https://miadhu.mv/article/read/48520 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 June 2019 |access-date=27 June 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> However, Ifraz Ali from ''Dho?'' ranked it among the worst five films of the year, pointing out its resemblance to Turkey's ''Sijjin film series''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/56303 |title=Is Eupe's Dhauvath worth-watching? |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Maahaa |first=Aishath |date=12 June 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200821090726/https://dho.mv/baiscope/56303 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 August 2020 |access-date=27 June 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 2022, he starred in Ahmed Nimal's suspense thriller ''Hehes'', portraying an atoll councilor caught between his wife and ex-girlfriend.<ref name=Hehes>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/117474 |title=Hehes: Eid gift to the audience |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507051523/https://avas.mv/117474 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 May 2022 |access-date=7 April 2022|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The following year, he wrote and directed the comedy film ''Jokaru'', which follows a trio of thugs in pursuit of a suitcase, leading to a series of comical misadventures.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhuvas.mv/240662 |title=Eupe's "Jokaru" to release on next month 5 |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814164602/https://thepress.mv/146355 |url-status=live |archive-date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023 }}</ref> While Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' while described it as a "laugh riot," she criticized the film's "lagging" first half and excessive humor, which she considered a drawback.<ref name=JokaruRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/147250 |title=Jokaru: A film which will make you cry out of laughter |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930094152/https://thepress.mv/147250 |url-status=live|archive-date=30 September 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The same year, he released the horror film ''Kalhaki'', in which he played the role of Sharif, one of the friends who embark on a holiday getaway, only to find their trip turning into a horrifying nightmare as bizarre events unfold.<ref name=Kalhaki>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/146356 |title=Kalhaki: A trip gone wrong |work=The Press |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930083908/https://thepress.mv/146356 |url-status=live|archive-date=30 September 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/144495 |title=Niuma's Kalhaki coming to Olympus this October |work=The Press |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=27 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930084150/https://thepress.mv/144495 |url-status=live|archive-date=30 September 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref name=KalhakiRev/> Aminath Luba reviewing for ''The Press'' praised his performance as a protective brother and commended his direction for effectively "putting all the pieces together".<ref name=KalhakiRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/148373 |title=Kalhali Review: A film which turns the lives of several individuals upside down |work=Sun |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016062252/https://thepress.mv/148373 |url-status=live|archive-date=16 October 2023 |access-date=16 October 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He also released the suspense thriller web series ''Hayyaru'', where he played a desperate husband forced into a blackmail scheme to settle his debts.<ref name=Hayyaru>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/15861 |title="Hayyaru" available for streaming through MediaNet Video Club |work=Dharuru |language=Divehi |date=18 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317062922/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/15861 |url-status= live |archive-date=17 March 2023 |access-date=17 March 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2024–present: Further releases=== In 2024, Shafeeu wrote and directed the romantic horror film ''Saaya'', starring alongside Ibrahim Jihad and Aminath Rashfa.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/18209 |title=Saayaa premiering tomorrow: A different production from Eupe |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |last=Hameed Adam |first=Ahmed |date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221132530/https://www.minoos.mv/18209 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 December 2024 |access-date=21 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The story follows a newlywed couple whose honeymoon on an uninhabited island is disrupted by a vengeful spirit.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhen.mv/233348 |title=Saaya's trailer: Who is the villain |work=Dhen |language=Divehi |last=Ibrahim |first=Azhan |date=27 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727074017/https://dhen.mv/233348 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 July 2024 |access-date=27 July 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref name=SaayaRevMinoos/> Ahmed Hameed Adam from ''Minoos'' praised the film's technical aspects, particularly Shafeeu's screenplay, but found the climax lackluster due to its open-ended conclusion.<ref name=SaayaRevMinoos>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/18314 |title=Saayaa Review: A must watch, many reasons to watch it |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |last=Hameed Adam |first=Ahmed |date=8 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221075853/https://www.minoos.mv/18314 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 December 2024 |access-date=21 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Ahmed Nadheem from ''Mihaaru'' highlighted Shafeeu's overall contribution as the film's strength, though he pointed out plot inconsistencies, overdramatic dialogues, and overacting by some cast members as drawbacks.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/137139 |title=Saayaa Review: Almost possessed by the spirit |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221081607/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/137139 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 December 2024 |access-date=21 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then collaborated with Hussain Munawwar for the family drama ''Kamanaa'' (2024), starring Mariyam Azza and Aminath Rashfa alongside him.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/lifestyle/136494 |title=Hussain Munawwar's life is a bigger picture |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225061259/https://mihaaru.com/lifestyle/136494 |url-status=live |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/139140 |title=Justice for women are through cinema |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=22 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225034606/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/139140 |url-status=live |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film follows a happily married couple whose relationship is shattered when the husband undergoes a drastic transformation, while the wife fights to protect herself and her unborn child.<ref name=Schwack>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/156441 |title=After Olympus, Kamanaa to Schwack |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=17 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225035722/https://thepress.mv/156441 |url-status=live |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received mainly positive response from critics and audiences.<ref name=KamanaaRev/> Aminath Lubaa from ''The Press'' described Shafeeu as "a proven versatile actor" who has solidified his standing in the industry.<ref name=KamanaaRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/156102 |title=Kamanaa Review: Re-writing history, film touched several hearts |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=31 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225065504/https://thepress.mv/156102 |url-status=live |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film had a remarkable theatrical run, screening thirty-seven houseful shows and becoming one of the most commercially successful films in Maldivian cinema history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/18833 |title=Online purchase of ticket ceased due to high demand for Kamanaa |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |date=28 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225033406/https://www.minoos.mv/18833 |url-status=live |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="KamanaaRev"/>
==Media image== In 2011, Shafeeu was selected in the top five as the "Most Entertaining Actor" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year.<ref name=SunFMtop5>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/6023 |title=Top 5 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 |language=dv|work=Sun |date=15 March 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190616075605/https://sun.mv/6023 |archive-date=16 June 2019 |access-date=16 June 2019}}</ref> In 2018, he was ranked in the second position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actor of Maldives.<ref name=BestActor/>
==Filmography== {{Pending films key}}
===Feature film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 1999 !scope="row"| ''Qurbaani'' | Shiyam | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Qurbani/> |- | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Saahibaa'' | Shahudhu | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=NahulaGaumeeInaam/> |- | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Hiyy Halaaku'' | Shahil Hannan | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HiyyHalaaku/> |- | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'' | Hazaar / Shafiu | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=ALFV/> |- | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Majubooru Loabi'' | Naushad | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=sihthi/> |- | 2001 !scope="row"| ''Aaah'' | Junaid | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=VeheyVaarey/> |- | 2001 !scope="row"| ''Naaummeedhu'' | Dr. Ahmed Shifan | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Zuleykha/> |- | 2002 !scope="row"| ''Loabi Nuvevununama'' | Ziyad | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=NahulaGaumeeInaam/> |- | 2002 !scope="row"| ''Sandhuravirey'' | Dhiyash | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Sandhuravirey/> |- | 2002 !scope="row"| ''Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' | Viaam | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=KahvalhahDhaandhen/> |- | 2002 !scope="row"| ''Hithu Vindhu'' | Riyaz | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HithuVindhu/> |- | 2003 ! scope="row" | ''Kalaayaanulaa'' | Nashid | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="Kalaayaanulaa" /><ref name="GFA4won"/> |- | 2003 !scope="row"| ''Dhonkamana'' | Shahil | Also the co-writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhonkamana/> |- | 2003 !scope="row"|''Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey'' | Rashwan | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=EEHReview/> |- | 2003 !scope="row"| ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' | Azim | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=VeheyVaarey/><ref name=GFA4won/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Sandhuravirey 2'' | Nail / Dhiyash | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Sandhuravirey/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Hama Himeyn'' | Dr. Ibrahim | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15865 |title=Mahdi pleased with his work |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=17 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121160311/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15865 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020}}</ref> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Edhathuru'' | Eevan | Also the director, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Edhathuru/> |- | 2005 !scope="row"| ''Zuleykha'' | Shahid | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Zuleykha/><ref name=GFA4won/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Hukuru Vileyrey'' | Fairooz | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HukuruVileyrey/><ref name=GFA5nom/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' | Ali Shiham | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=GFA5won/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Yoosuf'' | Yoosuf Ali | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=yoosuf/><ref name=GFA6nom/><br/><ref name=MFA1nom/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Udhabaani'' | Laamiu | Also the editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Udhabaani/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Hiyy Rohvaanulaa'' | Shiyan | Also the director, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HiyyRohvaanulaa/> |- | 2009 ! scope="row" | ''Happy Birthday'' | Asif | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor<br />Maldives Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="DVHsuccess" /><ref name="MFA12nom" /><br /><ref name="GFA6won" /> |- | 2009 ! scope="row" | ''E Dharifulhu'' | Yanish | Also the editor<br />Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="Top10Actresses" /><ref name="MFA1nom" /> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Loaiybahtakaa'' | Najah | Also the director and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=BestActor/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' | Nashid | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' | Ahmed Hamza | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=zalzalaareturns/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Veeraana'' | Shahin | Also the director and editor<br/>Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=MFA12nom/><ref name=GFA6nom/><br/><ref name=veeraana/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Niuma'' | Nihan | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=NiumaReview/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' | Naveen | Also the director, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=AmjeyAward/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Heyonuvaane'' | Ziyad | Also the director and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HeyonuvaaneReview/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"|''Hafaraaiy'' | Naail | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Hafaraaiy"/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''E Bappa'' | Liyaz | Also the director and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=EBappa/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Laelaa'' | Ziyad | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Laelaa/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Insaaf'' | Aiman | Also the director, editor and writer<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Director<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name="InsaafReview"/><ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | 2013 !scope="row"| ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | Jinaa | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=FHF3Dreview/><ref name=GFA7nom/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''24 Gadi Iru'' | Dr. Visham | Also the director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=24GadiIru/> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''4426'' | Mifu | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=4426review/> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''Vee Beyvafa'' | Hassan Ziyad | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=veebeyvafa/> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''Baiveriyaa'' | Werash | Also the director, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=baiveriyaa/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Naughty 40'' | Ashvani | Also the director, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="naught40"/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Neydhen Vakivaakah'' | Shihan | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=neydhenvakivaakah/> |- | 2018 !scope="row"| ''Dhevansoora'' | Shiyan / Hassan Shiyam | Also the director, producer, editor and writer <br/>Gaumee Film Award for Best Director<br/>Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhevansoora/><ref name=GFA9win/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Nivairoalhi'' | Riffath Abdul Rahman | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Nivairoalhi/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''40+'' | Ashvani | Also the director, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=40plus/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Nafrathuvumun'' | Maaniu | Also the director, producer, editor and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Nafrathuvumun" /> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Hehes'' | Naveen | Also the writer, editor and co-producer | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=Hehes/> |- | 2023 !scope="row"| ''Jokaru'' | Himself | Also the director, writer and editor<br/>Special appearance in item number "Vagunge Jagadaa" | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/46972 |title=Here is "Vagunge Jagadaa" |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910043059/https://www.muniavas.com/46972 |url-status=live |archive-date=10 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023 }}</ref><ref name=JokaruRev/> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Kalhaki'' | Sharif | Also the director, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kalhaki/> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Saaya'' | | Also the director, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=SaayaRevMinoos/> |- | 2024 !scope="row"| ''Kamanaa'' | Haidar | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=KamanaaRev/> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Abadhah'' | Amru | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/49710 |title="Abadhah": A film which will bring long-lasting memories |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502080508/https://www.muniavas.com/49710 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 May 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Sorry'' | Maiz | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/158300 |title=Filming commences for "Sorry" |work=ThePress |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=18 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231064607/https://thepress.mv/158300 |url-status=live |archive-date=31 December 2024 |access-date=31 December 2024 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Ilzaam'' | Shaheen | Also the director, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Ilzaam>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/210498 |title=Eupe is getting ready to release Ilzaam |work=Sun |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=27 August 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251220114101/https://sun.mv/210498 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 December 2025 |access-date=20 December 2025}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Koss Gina Mistake'' | Amsad | Also the writer and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=KGM>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/391142 |title=KGM is Kos Gina Mistake |work=AdduLive |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 January 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251003153618/https://www.addulive.com/391142 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 October 2025 |accessdate=3 October 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2003 !scope="row"| ''Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama'' | Niyaz | Main role; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=NahulavsTedry/> |- | 2003 !scope="row"| ''Dheewanaa Hiyy'' | Amir | Main role; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=HiyyDeewana/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"|''Dhanmaanu'' | | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite news |url=https://oneonline.mv/46031 |title=The journey of Muhamma from household chores to Majlis |work=OneOnline |date=1 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908063330/https://oneonline.mv/46031 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}</ref> |- | 2005 !scope="row"|''Baiveriyaa'' | Adheel | Main role; 14 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019 }}</ref> |- | 2018 !scope="row"| ''Huvaa'' | Haanim | Main role; 8 episodes<br/>Also the co-editor and co-director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Huvaa/> |- | 2019 ! scope="row" | ''Kushuge Hafaraaiy'' | Himself | Also the narrator, screenwriter and director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/news/61093 |title=An introduction to Ille and Bavathi |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Maahaa |first=Aishath |date=19 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107042104/https://dho.mv/news/61093 |url-status= live |archive-date=7 January 2022 |access-date=7 January 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2023 ! scope="row" | ''Hayyaru'' | Afzal | Main role; 15 episodes<br/>Also the director, screenwriter and editor | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=Hayyaru/> |- | 2024 ! scope="row" | ''Ereahfahu'' | Lyle | Main role; 15 episodes<br/>Also the director and editor | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://adhadhu.com/article/56303 |title="Ereahfahu" available for streaming through Medianet Video Club |work=Adhadhu |last=Ali Naseer |first=Leevaan |date=15 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103091303/https://adhadhu.com/article/56303 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> |- |}
===Short film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2006 !scope="row"|''Vasvaas 1'' | Master | Also the director, co-producer and writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Ossunu Iraaeku'' | Farish | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.miadhu.com/2008/04/local-news/garnier-miadhu-crystal-award-night-yousey-afee-and-chiliya-bags-top-awards-6169/ |title=Garnier Miadhu Crystal Award night : Yousey Afee and Chiliya bags top awards | work=Miadhu |date=21 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104212644/http://www.miadhu.com/2008/04/local-news/garnier-miadhu-crystal-award-night-yousey-afee-and-chiliya-bags-top-awards-6169/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2014 |access-date=5 December 2020}}</ref> |- | 2007 !scope="row"|''Vasvaas 2'' | Kudafoolhu | Also the director, co-producer and writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"|''Vasvaas 3'' | Kudafoolhu | Also the director, co-producer and writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row" | ''Edhonveli Thundi 1'' | Ali's brother | Also the director, co-producer, writer and editor<br />Gaumee Film Award for Best Director – Short Film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="GFA5won"/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"|''Vasvaas 4'' | Kudafoolhu | Also the director, co-producer and writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"|''Dhanvaru'' | | | |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Edhonveli Thundi 2'' | Ali's brother | Also the director, co-producer, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="GFA5won"/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''E Sirru'' | Shaheem | Also the director, co-producer, writer and editor | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="child">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/5512 |title=Nahula searching for child to play an important role |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=5 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200820074212/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/5512 |url-status=live |archive-date=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2009 !scope="row"|''E Vaguthu'' | | Also the director | |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''01 January'' | Unnamed | Also the director and writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="BestActor"/> |- |}
===Other work=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Director !scope="col"| Producer !scope="col"| Writer !scope="col"| Editor !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2003 !scope="row"| ''Dhonkamana'' | | | {{Yes}} | | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhonkamana/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Edhathuru'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Edhathuru/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Dheke Dhekeves 1'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/70725 |title=Muhamma returns to film industry after five years |work=Sun |language=dv |last=Hussain |first=Fazleen |date=11 March 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200821192949/https://sun.mv/70731 |url-status=live|archive-date=21 August 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2005 !scope="row"| ''Dheke Dhekeves 2'' | | | | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Vasvaas 1'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Hiyani'' | | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Salhibe'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Jambe>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/34317 |title=Did Jambe loses his path? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=31 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115152159/https://avas.mv/34317 |url-status=live |archive-date=15 November 2018 |access-date=15 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Vasvaas 2'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Vasvaas 3'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Edhonveli Thundi 1'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="GFA5won"/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Vasvaas 4'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kudafoolhu/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Salhibe 2'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Jambe/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Edhonveli Thundi 2'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="GFA5won"/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''E Sirru'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="child"/> |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Soora'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Television series; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=soora/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Udhabaani'' | | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Udhabaani/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Hiyy Rohvaanulaa'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HiyyRohvaanulaa/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''E Vaguthu'' | {{Yes}} | | | | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="BestActor"/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''01 January'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="BestActor"/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''E Dharifulhu'' | | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Top10Actresses"/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Loaiybahtakaa'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=BestActor/> |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Bulhaa Dhombe'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="child"/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Veeraana'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=veeraana/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=AmjeyAward/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Heyonuvaane'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HeyonuvaaneReview/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''E Bappa'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=EBappa/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Insaaf'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="InsaafReview"/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''24 Gadi Iru'' | {{Yes}} | | | | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=24GadiIru/> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''Baiveriyaa'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=baiveriyaa/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Naughty 40'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="naught40"/> |- | 2018 !scope="row"| ''Dhevansoora'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhevansoora/> |- | 2018–2020 !scope="row"| ''Huvaa'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Web series | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Huvaa/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''40+'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=40plus/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Gellunu Furaana'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Television series; 6 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.muniavas.com/13392 |title=Have you watched "Gellunu Furaana"'s teaser? |work=MuniAvas |language=dv |last=Milna |first=Mariyam |date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190710061348/http://www.muniavas.com/13392 |url-status=live |archive-date=10 July 2019 |access-date=11 May 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Dhauvath'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhauvath/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Nafrathuvumun'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Nafrathuvumun"/> |- | 2020–2021 !scope="row"|''Huvaa Kohfa Bunan'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series | style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/34330 |title=Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: An interesting and funny ride |work=MuniAvas |language=dv |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=29 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102064431/https://www.muniavas.com/34330 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 January 2021 |access-date=2 January 2021}}</ref> |- | 2021 !scope="row"|''Avahteriya'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=AvahteriyaAvas>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/101668 |title=Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224070920/https://avas.mv/101668 |url-status=live|archive-date=24 December 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2021 !scope="row"|''Hatharu Manzaru'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Segment "Fulhi" | style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/36233 |title=Have you seen Shafeeu's "Fulhi"? |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Dheema |first=Mariyam |date=5 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505125331/https://www.muniavas.com/36233 |url-status=live |archive-date=5 May 2021 |access-date=5 May 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2021 !scope="row"|''Giridha'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/37691 |title="Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910102153/https://www.muniavas.com/37691 |url-status=live |archive-date=10 September 2021 |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> |- | 2022 !scope="row"|''Hehes'' | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=Hehes/> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Baby'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series; 3 episodes | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/100427 |title=First Chapter of Yooppe's "E Series" is "Baby" |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927072647/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/100427 |url-status= live |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Hissu'' | | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series; 3 episodes | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=Hissu>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/265640 |title=Faree's "Hissu" can be streamed now |language=Divehi |work=AdduLive |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928150507/https://www.addulive.com/265640 |url-status= live |archive-date=28 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2022|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2022 !scope="row"|''Bahdhal'' | | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series; 3 episodes | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/43259 |title=Fareela's "Badhal" available for streaming through Baiskoafu |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015045654/https://www.muniavas.com/43259 |url-status= live |archive-date=15 October 2022 |access-date=15 October 2022|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Jokaru'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=JokaruRev/> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Kalhaki'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=Kalhaki/> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Hayyaru'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Web series; 15 episodes | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=Hayyaru/> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Saaya'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=SaayaRevMinoos/> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Ereahfahu'' | {{Yes}} | | | {{Yes}} | Web series; 15 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/29700 |title="Ereah Fahu" coming to Medianet Video Club |work=Dhauru |last=Mizyal |first=Ahmed |date=14 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103091134/https://hurihaa.mv/31152 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Ilzaam'' | {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Ilzaam/> |- |}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2003 ! scope="row" | National Award of Recognition | colspan="2"| Performing Arts - Acting | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA4won/> |- |rowspan="4"| 2007 ! scope="row" | 1st Miadhu Crystal Awards | Best Actor | ''Zuleykha'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MiadhuCrystal"/> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3"| 4th Gaumee Film Awards | rowspan="3"| Best Actor | ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA4won/> |- | ''Kalaayaanulaa'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA4won/> |- | ''Zuleykha'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA4won/> |- | rowspan="4"| 2008 ! scope="row" rowspan="4"| 5th Gaumee Film Awards | rowspan="2"| Best Actor | ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA5won>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |title=Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=13 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221053708/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 December 2018 |access-date=21 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | ''Hukuru Vileyrey'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA5nom>{{cite web|url=http://saarcculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/brochure.pdf |title=SAARC Film Festival 2017 (PDF)|publisher=South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation |access-date=21 December 2018}}</ref> |- | Best Supporting Actor — Short Film | ''Vasvaas'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA5nom/> |- | Best Director — Short film | ''Edhonveli Thundi 1'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA5won/> |- |2009 ! scope="row" |1st SunFM Awards | colspan="2"| Best Male Entertainer | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=SunFMtop5/> |- | rowspan="6"| 2011 ! scope="row" rowspan="5"| 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Director | ''Loaiybahtakaa'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA1nom/> |- | rowspan="3"| Best Actor | ''Happy Birthday'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MFA12nom"/> |- | ''E Dharifulhu'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA1nom/> |- | ''Yoosuf'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA1nom/> |- | Best Choreography | "Haa Ufaa" – ''Hiyy Rohvaanulaa'' <small>(Shared with Abdulla Muaz)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA1nom/> |- ! scope="row" | 2nd SunFM Awards | colspan="2"| Most Entertaining Actor | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=SunFMtop5/> |- | rowspan="4"| 2012 ! scope="row" rowspan="4" |2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Director | ''Insaaf'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | Best Actor | ''Veeraana'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | Best Supporting Actor | ''Insaaf'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | Best Editing | ''Insaaf'' <small>(Shared with Ahmed Ziya)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | 2014 ! scope="row" | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actor | ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations out |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405165421/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 April 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5"| 2015 ! scope="row" rowspan="5"| 6th Gaumee Film Awards |rowspan="3"| Best Actor | ''Happy Birthday'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6won/> |- | ''Veeraana'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | ''Yoosuf'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Editing | ''Veeraana'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Choreography | "Hiyy Dhevijjey" – ''Niuma'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- |rowspan="2"| 2016 ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA7nom/> |- | Best Costume Design | ''Insaaf'' <small>(Shared with Ahmed Saeed, Ismail Shafeeq)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA7nom/> |- |rowspan="5"| 2019 ! scope="row" rowspan="5" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{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> |- | Best Actor | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win/> |- | Best Editing | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win/> |- | Best Screenplay | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win/> |- | Best Art Direction | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{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> |- | rowspan="8"| 2025 ! scope="row" rowspan="8" | 1st MSPA Film Awards | Best Director | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/210303 |title="Goh Raalhu" awarded as the best film at MSPA Film Awards |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Suwaidha |first=Fathimath |date=23 August 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823114608/https://sun.mv/210303 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 August 2025 |access-date=23 August 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | Best Lead Actor – Male | ''Nivairoalhi'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Supporting Actor – Male | ''Kalhaki'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Original Screenplay | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | ''40+'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Editor | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Choreography | ''Dhauvath'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Makeup – Special Effects | ''Dhevansoora'' <small>(Shared with Mohamed Faisal)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | 2025 ! scope="row" | 5th Karnataka International Film Festival | Best Lead Actor | ''Kamanaa'' | {{won}} | |- |}
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