Avahteriya

Avahteriya is Maldivian comedy drama web series written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. It stars Ali Azim, Ibrahim Jihad, Ahmed Azmeel, Ahmed Easa, Ansham Mohamed, Aminath Noora, Ahmed Ziya and Ali Usam in main roles. The pilot episode of the series was released on 13 April 2021.

Cast and characters

Ali Azim as Ibrahim Solih
Ibrahim Jihad as Dr. Algeen
Ahmed Azmeel as Jabir
Ahmed Easa as Raqeeb
Ansham Mohamed as Fiyaza
Aminath Noora as Mareena
Ahmed Ziya as Lucky
Ali Usam as Raseen

Development

The series was developed on the working title "Thedhey An'bin Reechey" which was later changed to "Avahteriya". The pilot episode was released before completion of filming for the whole project. Soon after, the government imposed a lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic which further delayed pre-production since majority of the scenes were scheduled to be shot in Hulhumale'.

Release and reception

The series was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu application during Ramadan 1442. The pilot episode of the series was released on 13 April 2021, to positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from Avas was generally in favor of the film and noted Jihad and Easa's performances as the highlights of film "As an experienced actor, Jihad has delivered an outstanding performance with a different taste".