Gellunu Rey

Gellunu Rey is a 2024 Maldivian horror film directed by Hassan Haleem.^[1] Produced by Andhala Haleem under Coco Studio, the film features Mohamed Manik, Aminath Shuha, Ibrahim Jihad, Mariyam Shifa and Kausar in pivotal roles.^[2] The film was released on 29 October 2024.^[1] The film follows an arrogant woman who mistreats her husband and explores the impact this has on everyone involved.^[1]

Gellunu Rey
Official film poster
Directed by	Hassan Haleem
Written by	Aishath Rishtha
Screenplay by	Aishath Rishtha
Produced by	Andhala Haleem
Starring	Mohamed Manik Aminath Shuha Kausar
Cinematography	Hassan Haleem
Edited by	Ahmed Asim
Music by	Hardy
Production company	Coco Studio
Release date	29 October 2024 (2024-10-29)
Running time	174 minutes
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Cast

• Mohamed Manik as Nadheem
• Aminath Shuha as Zaa
• Ibrahim Jihad
• Mariyam Shifa
• Mariyam Haleem
• Kausar

Development

Gellunu Rey was announced in September 2024, marking the first feature film direction by the acclaimed cinematographer, Hassan Haleem.^[3] The film was produced by Haleem's daughter, Andhala Haleem, an aspiring vocalist in the Maldivian film industry.^[4] Filming took place in R. Maakurathu.^[3]

The screenplay, written by Aishath Rishtha, is based on a plotline provided by Haleem.^[5] The lead cast includes Mohamed Manik, Aminath Shuha, Ibrahim Jihad and Mariyam Shifa, with child actor Kausar taking on a significant role in the narrative.^[6]

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Gellunu Rey"	Aishath Inaya, Rilwan

Release and response

The film was theatrically released on 29 October 2024.^[7] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and performed moderately at the box office.^[8]