JJR: 1 revision imported: might be problem

2022-05-13T02:06:28Z

1 revision imported: might be problem

← Older revision	Revision as of 02:06, 13 May 2022
(No difference)

en>ShappeAli at 09:48, 20 February 2021

2021-02-20T09:48:39Z

New page

{{Infobox film
| name = Thadhu
| italic_title =
| image = Thadhu.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Shamin Nizam
| producer =
| screenplay = Shamin Nizam
| based_on =
| editing = Shamin Nizam
| cinematography = Shahaain Ali
| starring = [[Ravee Farooq]] Aisha Ali [[Nathasha Jaleel]]
| studio = Madhoship
| distributor = [[YouTube]]
| released = {{start date|2020|12|4}}
| runtime = 18 minutes (Part 1) 14 minutes (Part 2) 19 minutes (Part 3)
| country = Maldives
| language = Dhivehi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''Thadhu''' is a Maldivian three-part short film series developed by Madhoship Studio with regard to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=Muniavas/> The film is written and directed by Shamin Nizam.<ref name=Muniavas/> It narrates the consequences of the outbreak and perception of lockdown and new-normal in [[Male'|Male' City]], through the eyes of three people.<ref name=Muniavas>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/33828 |title=Thadhu: A different film focusing on the COVID-19 outbreak |language=dv |work=MuniAvas |last=Dheema |first=Mariyam |date=7 December 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105051029/https://www.muniavas.com/33828 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The project was developed in association with Health Emergency Operation Center, [[UNICEF]] and Health Protection Agency.<ref name=Mihaaru/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhen.mv/51792 |title=A difficult year passed; new hopes for 2021 |language=dv |work=Dhen |last=Waheedha |first=Mariyam |date=7 December 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105054929/https://dhen.mv/51792 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==Premises==
===Ahmed===
Ahmed Ibrahim ([[Ravee Farooq]]) and Aisha ([[Aishath Rishmy]]), are an unhappy married couple on the verge of separation. The couple manages to save their marriage from the brink of divorce, as they slowly become attached to each other during the lockdown period. Ahmed tests positive to COVID-19 from random sampling. As he is taken to isolation, contract tracing from his case commences, where sample is taken from his mother, father and younger sister, Ameema (Aishath Ali).

===Amee===
Ameema starts having panic attacks after the news of COVID-19 outbreak. As symptoms start developing, her mother ([[Mariyam Haleem]]) is taken into the quarantine facility located in [[Hulhumale']] which worsen Ameema's situation. The whole family becomes worried about their mother, with no news and updates from the concerned authorities.

===Dr. Nathasha===
Dr. Nathasha ([[Nathasha Jaleel]]), is a hardworking frontline officer working her dream job in spite of all the barriers. Nathasha gets transferred to the Hulhumale' Medical Facility, where Ahmed's mother is quarantined. As Ahmed's mother suffers from lack of oxygen, her life becomes dependent on a medical ventilator. Despite the best effort from the doctors, she dies from the disease. Dr. Nathasha conveys the unfortunate news to the family. Ahmed blames himself for the demise of his mother, while the whole family becomes disoriented.

==Cast and characters==
* [[Ravee Farooq]] as Ahmed Ibrahim
* [[Aishath Rishmy]] as Aisha; Ahmed's wife
* Sara Shuaib as Sara; Ahmed and Aisha's daughter
* [[Mariyam Haleem]] as Ahmed and Ameema's mother
* Ali Farooq as Ahmed and Ameema's father
* Aisha Ali as Ameema; the younger sister of Ahmed
* [[Nathasha Jaleel]] as Dr. Nathasha
* [[Ahmed Asim]] as Yoosuf; the supportive husband of Dr. Nathasha

==Soundtrack==
{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kaamiyaab
| music1 =
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = Achecia
| length1 =
|-
| title2 = Shakuvaa
| music2 =
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = Affaf Shakir
| length2 =
|-
}}

==Release and reception==
Pre-screening of the film was organized on 3 December 2020 for dedicated staff working in the frontline.<ref name=Mihaaru>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/83777 |title=Pre-screening of Thadhu |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=4 December 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105051249/https://mihaaru.com/news/83777 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The short film series was released on 4 December 2020 in [[YouTube]] which was later made available for streaming through Baiskoafu.<ref name=Mihaaru/>

Upon release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Ifraz Ali from ''Dho?'' picked the film as year's best released project while particularly praising the cinematography by Shahaain Ali and back music.<ref name=DhoReview/> Impressed with the performance by [[Ravee Farooq]] and [[Aishath Rishmy]], Ifraz noted all the actors did full justice to their characters, though "dialogue delivery of Aishath Ali needs to be improved".<ref name=DhoReview>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/84220 |title=Best of 2020 |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 January 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105052953/https://dho.mv/baiscope/84220 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Aishath Eeman from ''Avas'' calling the film "a relief to the pain of COVID" was equally impressed with the performance by Ravee and Rishmy while also highlighting the "spectacular work in combining each part in the screenplay".<ref name=AvasReview>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/92664 |title=The pain of COVID in the form of a short film |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Eeman |first=Aishath |date=10 December 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105054737/https://avas.mv/92664 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Short film series]]
[[Category:Maldivian web series]]

Thadhu - Revision history

JJR: 1 revision imported: might be problem

en>ShappeAli at 09:48, 20 February 2021