Heyonuvaane

Heyonuvaane is a 2010 drama film directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Written and produced by Fathimath Nahula under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Fareela and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 December 2010.

Cast

Yoosuf Shafeeu as Ziya
Fathimath Fareela as Rizna Zareer
Sheela Najeeb as Muna
Maani as Maani
Lufshan Shakeeb as Nasheed
Mohamed Faisal as Dr. Latheef
Koyya [Hassan Manik] as Hamid
Fauziyya Hassan as Muna's mother
Aminath Rasheedha as Ziyad's mother

Release and response

Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Ahmed Naif from Sun displeased with its predictable storyline wrote: "The use of flashbacks and character introduction was lame. Neither the order of scenes nor its transactions are worth being mentioned. The only good thing about this movie is Sheela Najeeb's performance; which is clearly the best I have witnessed during the year from a heroine. Other reviewers in favor of its music, cinematography and Sheela's performance while the "weak plot" and storyline were criticised. Twenty two housefull shows of the film were screened at cinema, making it the second highest-grossing Maldivian release of the year.