4426

4426 is a 2016 Maldivian horror film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula and Ahmed Sinan. Produced by Sinan under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ismail Jumaih, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Jumayyil in pivotal roles. The film was released on 18 October 2016.

4426
Official film poster
Directed byFathimath Nahula
Ahmed Sinan
Produced byHassan Sinan
Written byFathimath Nahula
Screenplay byFathimath Nahula
Starring
CinematographyAhmed Sinan
Edited byMohamed Faisal
Ahmed Sinan
Production
company
Crystal Entertainment
Release date
  • October 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Cast

Development

4426 was announced on 26 February 2016. It was hyped in the media as the comeback film of Nahula after Yoosuf (2009) and for trying a different genre than her usual style.[1] The script of the film took four months to be completed.[1] The actors were trained in martial arts for two months before filming commenced.

Release and reception

The teaser trailer of 4426 was released on 16 July 2016.[2] Upon release, it received widespread recognition and acclaim, the teaser receiving over 200,000 views in a month, marking the first Maldivian film to reach that milestone.[3]

The film was released on 16 October 2016. Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and praised Nahula's direction with Sinan's infused "technical quality" in the film. He further complimented Ibrahim Jihad's performance as an "award worthy performance". He concluded his review mentioning the team work and dedication of the film crew.[4]

25 housefull shows of the film were screened at Olympus Cinema and it was declared as the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.[5]

Accolades
Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Ibrahim Jihad Nominated [6]
Best Visual Effects Ahmed Sinan Won [7]
Best Costume Design Razeena Thaufeeq, Fathimath Nahula Nominated [6]
Best Makeup Ismail Jumaih, Ahmed Fayaz Nominated [6]

References
  1. Nadheem, Ahmed (26 February 2016). "This time its not a "Nahu-styled" film, A revelation". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  2. Maaha, Aishath (16 July 2016). "Teaser of 4426 released". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  3. Maaha, Aishath (13 August 2016). "First teaser of a Dhivehi film to gain 2K views". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  4. Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is Nahula's mastepiece". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  5. "25 Housefull shows of 4426 screened! Now screening the last few shows". Avas (in Divehi). 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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