Insaaf (2011 film)

Insaaf is a 2011 Maldivian action drama film directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by Ismail Shafeeq under Eupe Productions, the film stars Ahmed Saeed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ahmed Ziya, Ibrahim Jihad and Mohamed Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 29 November 2011. The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.

Cast

Yoosuf Shafeeu as Aiman
Mohamed Manik as Mac
Ahmed Saeed as Zareer
Ibrahim Jihad as Shavin
Ahmed Ziya as Naabe
Ajunaz Ali as Affaal
Abdulla Naseer as Bodube
Mariyam Shahuza as Sausan
Inad Thaufeeq as SP Police
Aminath Ziyadha as Nuzu
Mohamed Rifshan as Ammadey
Ahmed Rifau as Battey
Umar Ashfaq as Manik

Release and response

Insaaf was initially slated for release on 22 November 2011, but pushed for a 29 November 2011 release on public demand, since a majority of the audience were on vacation during holidays. Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Mohamed Manik and Ahmed Saeed while criticizing the work of Yoosuf Shafeeu: "It is evident Shafeeu has put so much effort into developing the characters of the film, but he forgot to develop his own character". Summing up his review, Nadheem labelled as a "different" film and warned audience about extra use of "shaky-camera" which might cause dizziness.