Roaleemay


Roaleemay is a Maldivian romantic drama web series directed by Ali Shifau. It stars Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Roanu Hassan Manik, Aminath Shuha, Nuzuhath Shuaib and Moosa Aleef in main roles.
The series follows two intertwined narratives: Haifa, a rebellious young woman whose life is upended by an unplanned pregnancy, the sacrifices her best friend makes; alongside Liusha and Jailam, a couple struggling with the challenges of parenthood. The pilot episode of the series was released on 30 December 2024.

Premise

The series follows Haifa, a rebellious young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after a traumatic event and an unplanned pregnancy, forcing her to confront her past and reshape her future. Her best friend, Rayan, silently sacrifices his love to protect her, while her father battles a critical health crisis. At the same time, her close friends, Liusha and Jailam, grapple with the complexities of parenthood, navigating their own struggles. Through intertwined journeys, the series delves deeply into themes of love, betrayal, and the sacrifices made for those they care about.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

  • Faina Fathimath as Jailam's mother
  • Maleeha Waheed as Raya; Zara's friend
  • Ali Nadheeh as Haifa's friend
  • Fathimath Saaina Ahmed as Haifa's friend
  • Mariyam Rikza Ali as Haifa's friend
  • Mariyam Haleem as Bodey
  • Ahmed Shakir as Doctor

Guest

Development

announced Roaleemay as one of six projects on 7 October 2023, with the working title Gis. Later renamed Roaleemay, the project was later confirmed by in October 2024, with Shahudha Mahmoodh as the screen writer and Ali Shifau as the director. The lead cast includes Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Majudha, Aminath Shuha, Nuzuhath Shuaib and Moosa Aleef in prominent role. Filming was completed in November 2024.

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was released on 30 December 2024. Upon release, the series became a commercial success, reaching the top position on the trending list of MediaNet Videoclub.
The series received positive reviews from critics. Aminath Lubaa from The Press praised Shahudha Mahmoodh's screenplay, writing: "Well-crafted and written, this series will be another huge achievement for Shahudha after Bibii". Lubaa was particularly impressed with the performances of Mariyam Majudha and Sharaf Abdulla.