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Directed by | Ali Shifau |
Written by | Ahmed Tholal |
Screenplay by | Ahmed Tholal |
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Cinematography | Ahmed Zifaaf |
Edited by | Ali Shifau |
Music by | Hussain Thaufeeq |
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Running time | 157 minutes |
Country | Maldives |
Language | Dhivehi |
Fureytha (lit: Demon) is a 2024 Maldivian revenge thriller action film directed by Ali Shifau. [1] Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sharaf Abdulla, Ravee Farooq, Mohamed Manik and Ahmed Saeed in pivotal roles. [2] The film was released on 4 March 2024. [3]
The film unfolds a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of societal decay in Male' City. The story follows an ordinary man whose life takes a tumultuous turn when he becomes inadvertently involved in a gang-related murder. As he navigates through the gritty streets and moral complexities, viewers are drawn into a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery amidst a landscape fraught with violence and injustice.
The project titled Fureytha, a revenge thriller written by Ahmed Tholal was officially announced on 13 January 2021. [4] Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the production house delayed the filming process even though they initially planned to release it on 22 February 2022. [4] The film was announced to be extremely graphical and violent, compared to other local productions and the fight sequences are choreographed by Ravee Farooq. [5] Lead cast of the film including Sharaf Abdulla, Ravee Farooq, Mohamed Manik and Ahmed Saeed were revealed in July 2023. [6]
The film was initially slated for a theatrical release in December 2023. [6] However, clearing the dates for November, another Dark Rain Entertainment film, Fureytha was postponed for a theatrical release on 8 January 2024. [7] It was later confirmed that the film will be released on 4 March 2024. [8]
The film garnered positive reviews from critics. Aminath Luba from The Press specifically lauded the performance of Sharaf Abdulla and the fighting choreography by Ravee Farooq. [9] Luba also made specific mention of the impressive VFX, particularly highlighting the house explosion scene, and described the film as another "benchmark" project by Dark Rain Entertainment. [9]
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