Nina (2021 film)

2021 Maldivian film

Nina

Official film poster

Directed by| Ilyas Waheed
Written by| Ilyas Waheed
Screenplay by| Ilyas Waheed
Produced by| Asim Ali
Ahmed Wahyd
Starring| Nuzuhath Shuaib
Sharaf Abdulla
Cinematography| Ibrahim Wisan
Edited by| Orkeyz Inc
Music by| Hussain Thaufeeq

Production
company

IFilms

Country| Maldives
Language| Dhivehi

Nina is an upcoming Maldivian crime thriller film directed by Ilyas Waheed. Produced by Asim Ali and Ahmed Wahyd under IFilms, the film stars Nuzuhath Shuaib in titular role while debutant Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela feature in pivotal roles.

## Cast[edit]

* Nuzuhath Shuaib as Nina
* Sharaf Abdulla
* Mariyam Rasheedha
* Nathasha Jaleel
* Mariyam Shakeela
* Hamdhoon Farooq
* Ali Yooshau
* Ali Inaz
* Hassan Shinan
* Ibrahim Shaif
* Hussain Shamih Mohamed
* Aisha Ali
* Ahmed Rasheedh

## Development[edit]

Following the success of Bavathi (2019), director Ilyas Waheed announced Nina in August 2019 with a cast including Nuzuhath Shuaib, debutant Sharaf Abdulla and Mohamed Jumayyil.[1] After completing the shoot in Male', the cast and crew departed to Laamu atoll on 4 February 2020.[1] As required for the film, Shuaib trained in martial arts.[2] Shooting for the film ended in March 2020.[3] In mid-2020, it was reported that veteran actress Mariyam Rasheedha has joined the cast of the film after a break of more than two decades.[3] Following the child abuse allegation over Jumayyil, the production studio severed ties with him and affirmed that he will not be involved in the marketing and promotion of the film, though no confirmation was given by the studio if his role will be retained in the film or replaced.[4]

## Release[edit]

The film was scheduled for theatrical release in late 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b Jaishan, Ahmed (4 February 2020). "Nina's cast and crew in Laamu". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
2. ^ "Filming commenced for Nina". Avas (in Divehi). 2 February 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
3. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (14 August 2020). "Nina shows her strength in the trailer". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
4. ^ "Jumayyil has a small role in Nina, will not be part of future films". Dhen (in Divehi). 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
5. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 September 2020). "Release of Nina postponed due to COVID-19". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.