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