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Fureytha
2024 Maldivian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Premise
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.
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Cast
- Sharaf Abdulla as Hussain
- Ravee Farooq as Zulal
- Mohamed Manik as Junaid
- Ahmed Saeed as Solih
- Ahmed Neil as Neil
- Ahmed Nashith as Dhalhey
- Mohamed Rifshan as Isse
- Ali Nadheeh as Aante
- Adam Rizwee as Zareer
- Aminath Aseela as Shifa
- Hamdhan Farooq as Hamdhan
- Susan Ibrahim Fulhu as Zulal's mother
- Saamee Hussain Didi as Saamy
- Mohamed Naail as Naail
- Mohamed Vishal as Nadheem
- Ahmed Shakir as inspector
Development
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]
Release and response
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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References
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