Dharaka

Dharaka is a Maldivian crime thriller web series written and directed by Azhan Ibrahim.^[1] Produced by Kazmik International, it stars Ahmed Ifnaz Firag, Washiya Mohamed, and Susan Ibrahim Fulhu in main roles.^[2]

Dharaka
Genre	Crime thriller
Written by	Azhan Ibrahim
Directed by	Azhan Ibrahim
Music by	Shahyd Legacy
Country of origin	Maldives
Original language	Divehi
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producers	Asim Ali Amira Ali Ilyas Waheed
Cinematography	Ismail Munawar Ahmed Zifaaf
Editor	Azhan Ibrahim
Production company	Kazmik International
Original release
Release	8 April (2022-04-08) – 27 May 2022 (2022-05-27)

The series centers around a high-profile case involving the disappearance of a politician's daughter. As the story unfolds, an investigation officer takes on the task of unraveling the events leading up to the disappearance and delving into the hidden secrets of those involved. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping viewers engaged as they follow the officer's journey to uncover the truth.

Cast and characters

Main

• Ahmed Ifnaz Firag as Nawal
• Washiya Mohamed as Nisha Sameer
• Susan Ibrahim Fulhu as Nazima Shakir
• Aisha Ali as Ana; Nisha's best friend
• Ibrahim Jihad as Firushan; husband of Nazima Shakir

Recurring

• Nathasha Jaleel as Fazla
• Ali Usam as Zayan; Nisha's boyfriend
• Mohamed Afrah as Sameer; Nisha's father
• Ismail Waheed as Ahmed
• Fathimath Visama as Iyadha; Nisha's former bestfriend
• Adhuham Layaal Qasim as Raaee
• Shaanih Ali Naseem as Peepu
• Ali Nadheeh as Vildhaan
• Ahmed Nahil as Iyadha's friend

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Original release date
1	"Raiy Lafu"	Azhan Ibrahim	April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08)
An urgent and sensitive case is presented to Nawal, an Investigative officer. The daughter of a prominent MP, Nazima Shakir, has gone missing. Inquiries are opened and events start to unfold, leading up to the night of disappearance.
2	"Bunyaadhu"	Azhan Ibrahim	April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)
No stone is left unturned as Nawal brings forth all the individuals involved in Nisha's life. Different versions of the event of the night of the disappearance are relayed to Nawal while he tries to figure the truth behind it and each of their agenda behind it.
3	"Awaamendhuru"	Azhan Ibrahim	April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)
The conflict between the ex-boyfriend, Rai, and the current boyfriend, Zayan, prior to Nisha's disappearance comes to light. Nisha's former best friend, Iyadha, reveals a secret and taboo relationship with Nisha while her current best friend contradicts the story of Iyadha.
4	"Ikhthiyaaru"	Azhan Ibrahim	April 30, 2022 (2022-04-30)
Nishan and Firushan's relationship comes to light when Nawal confronts him. The truth about them is revealed, yet Nawal is still no closer to finding out what happened to Nisha. Further inquiry threatens to reveal more family secrets.
5	"Sirru"	Azhan Ibrahim	May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06)
The legitimacy of Nisha's birth is questioned, and Nisha's dad, Sameer, reveals the reasons behind the divorce between him and Nazima. Meanwhile, Nawal's busy nature becomes ever so detrimental to his personal life. Ana reveals information that sheds new light on the investigation.
6	"Heki"	Azhan Ibrahim	May 13, 2022 (2022-05-13)
Nisha's body is discovered, along with it a watch. Firushan is brought back to inquiry. Meanwhile, Iyadha feels guilty about a recent event and wants to meet Ana. She is caught lying to Nawal. Nawal discovers new footage of Nisha and Iyadha. Nazima's bodyguard, Ahmed is brought into inquiry. The owner of the watch is revealed.
7	"Rahumaiytheriya"	Azhan Ibrahim	May 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)
Ana becomes involved in something shady. Nawal plays a trick of his own to get more information about Nazima and Ahmed. Ana reveals yet more secrets that might play a big part in the disappearance of Nisha, and in turn, Nawal learns that Ana is hiding. Nawal finally gets access to some missing CCTV footage. Pieces of the puzzle finally start to fall in place.
8	"Fahu Raalhu"	Azhan Ibrahim	May 27, 2022 (2022-05-27)
Nawal plays his final move, to confirm his suspicions. The picture is on the verge of being complete. Everything is in place to finally bring to light what happened to Nisha and hold the people responsible accountable. Truth is finally within Nawal's grip.

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Dharaka"	Azhan Ibrahim, Asim Ali	Shaheed Legacy	Manaal Sadhath, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag

Release and reception

On 15 March 2022, it was announced that the series would be made available for streaming on MediaNet Multi Screen platform from 8 April 2022.^[3] The first episode of the series met with widespread positive reviews from critics and audience, where the performance of actors including Susan Ibrahim Fulhu, Washiya Mohamed and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag were particularly praised with the "suspense and well-crafted" direction from Azhan Ibrahim.^[4] Reviewing the finale of the series, Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas considered the series to be an "excellent watch, if you are interested in good quality series".^[5]