Raanee

Raanee is a 2014 Maldivian melodrama film directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru. Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Emboomaa Studio, the film stars Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb and Fathimath Azifa in pivotal roles. The film was an unofficial remake of Raj Kanwar's melodrama film Judaai starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar. The film was released on 29 May 2014 and received negative reviews from critics.

Premise

Ismail, an honest and dedicated staff working under the wealthy businessman, Adam Manik, is married to an ungrateful woman, Mariyam who thirsts for money and fame. Adam Manik's daughter, Nathasha returns from abroad and works at her father's firm, where she falls in love with Ismail, witnessing his integrity and commitment. However she becomes heartbroken when she discovers that Ismail is a married man with two kids. Failed to convince Ismail into marrying her as his second wife, Nathasha offers two million rufiyaa in exchange for marriage to Ismail which she accepts on the spot.

Cast

Mohamed Manik as Ismail
Sheela Najeeb as Mariyam
Fathimath Azifa as Nathasha
Ahmed Nimal as Adam Manik
Mohamed Waheed as Mariyam's father
Sarah Binthi Mohamed as Maiha
Mohamed Aik Ashraf Rasheed as Namhan
Ali Mahir
Ali Ismail

Release and response

The film was released on 29 May 2014. Upon release, it received mainly negative reviews from critics. A reviewer from Avas criticised the whole production of the film and wrote: "Even though the actors give their best with their earnest performances, the weak screenplay and the awful direction could not save this ship from sinking. A total snooze fest no where close to the original, which shall be best left undone".