Hatharu Udhares


Hatharu Udhares is a 2004 Maldivian action-adventure film directed by Easa Shareef, Mohamed Rasheed and Ibrahim Rasheed. Produced by EMA Productions, the film stars Ali Seezan, Reeko Moosa Manik, Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Manike in pivotal roles. The film was marketed as the first adventurous Maldivian film.

Premise

Adnan a heart-broken Romeo is dejected as his ex-girlfriend, Nishmeen marries another man Junaid. As requested by Nishmeen's brother, Naseem, Adnan begins the journey by sea to a nearby island on his unreliable boat, with Naseem, Nishmeen, Junaid and Adnan's friend, Razzaq. In the trip, Adnan and Razzaq determines to unveil the true identity of Junaid; a person who has betrayed several women on the promise of marrying them. While they were preparing for departure, a wise man warns them about an incoming storm. Halfway to their destination, the engine of the boat stops abruptly while the storm hits them hard. As the four people gets stuck on the small boat, disputes arise between them leading to several fights and complications.

Cast

Development

The story was based on the novel of the same name published by Moosa Latheef on Haveeru Daily. The film marks the debut of actor Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Manike, and the only film which appears the latter on-screen. With the collapse of EMA in 2007, the ownership of the film was transferred solely to Ibrahim Rasheed. The film was registered under Maldivian Classification Board on 15 December 2009.

Release and response

The film was released on 10 March 2004. Upon release, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics, where several critics lauded the post production of the film and the directors were criticized for releasing a "half-baked" film. The film was later made available for streaming on the digital platform Baiskoafu from 5 July 2020.