Mohamed Manik

Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed Ayaz and Mohamed Adheel, in the Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003) which was considered as one of the best series production in television industry.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/76438 |title=Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=28 June 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820163636/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/76438 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all }}

Fattah's horror film Eynaa was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Ibrahim Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/40992 |title=Fahthah quits film-making |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=20 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202115817/https://avas.mv/40992 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 December 2018 |access-date=2 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18535 |title=Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=13 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}} The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its technical department and was a commercial success. At 4th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Manik was nominated as the Best Actor for his performance in the film.

Manik collaborated for the first with Fathimath Nahula in the critically appreciated and commercially prosperous project, a romantic drama film Zuleykha (2005) which narrates the journey of a nine years old girl seeking the lost love of her mother.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |title=Empowering women in cinema |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 July 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203082808/https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha, Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb and Mariyam Enash Sinan, Manik played the role of a father who loses his only child, which fetched him a Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Supporting Actor while winning a Miadhu Crystal Award in the same category.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Best 10 Actors |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=21 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archivedate=6 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} Thirty three housefull shows of the film were screened at the cinema making it the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man. Manik played the role of Shahil, an unfaithful husband who was later partially-paralyzed by a stroke, which resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Actor.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |title=A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328101423/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

File:Manik MFA2.jpg ceremony with his daughter, 2012]]

In 2008, Manik appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} A total of forty five housefull shows were screened at Olympus Cinema before the film was leaked online, however the producers were able to screen five more shows at the cinema making it one of the Maldivian all-time highest grossing movies.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all }} The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival.{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all }}

Manik played the kind-hearted boyfriend, in Ahmed Nimal-directed family drama film E Dharifulhu (2009) featuring an ensemble cast including Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb and Ahmed Nimal.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }} At 1st Maldives Film Awards, Manik received his first nomination as Best Actor for his performance in the film while winning the Best Makeup award for the same film. He also received two nominations for the Best Choreography; "Vindhu Hithaa" and "Hiyy Mi Edhey".{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |title=Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=Haveeru Videos |date=26 June 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

Manik's first release of 2010 was Ali Shifau-directed family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he played the role of Nahees, a caring and devoted father/doctor whose priority was to ensure the well-being of his only daughter.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |title=Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5 |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062847/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=21 February 2010 |access-date=22 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities. The film and his performance received positive response from critics. The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films. Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} He next starred opposite Sheela Najeeb and Yoosuf Shafeeu in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010).{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |title=Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=29 April 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053212/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 May 2010 |access-date=24 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa (2000) starring, Ibrahim Wisan, Ali Shameel and Niuma Mohamed. The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime. He played the role of Sharim, a greedy doctor, who falls in love with his patient and execute her husband for money. The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office. At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, Mohamed received Best Supporting Actor award nomination for his performance in the film.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/9322 |title=Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 September 2018 |access-date=24 September 2018}}

He next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} He played the role of Nizam, a pervert who sexually abuses his own younger sister. Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |title=Niuma; a must watch |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 November 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124093750/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 November 2010 |access-date=26 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "If another actor has played the role of Nizam, I can assure you that, the consistency and power will be missing from the performance. Manik has justified his character the best anyone ever can". Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3634 |title=Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=6 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} He also worked as the makeup artist of the film. His work was praised by Ahmed Naif from Sun; "Manik deserves all approbation for his work to bring the required emotions and sentiments through makeup. He exposed Niuma's idleness and sorrowful life with perfect makeup. He was bestowed with the Best Makeup award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony and 2nd Maldives Film Awards and.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |title=Winners of Maldives Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=5 July 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2 April 2015 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The same year he directed a 4-episodes romantic television mini-series titled Thiya Loabeegai Abadhahme Vaanamey starring opposite Sheela Najeeb and Nadhiya Hassan.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/64111 |title=Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film |language=dv |work=Sun|last=Saeed|first=Fathimath |date=23 October 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024085951/https://sun.mv/64111 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 October 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}

The following year Manik featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu (2011) alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/23701 |title=11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve? |language=Divehi |work=Dho |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=14 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181005134413/https://dho.mv/baiscope/23701 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 October 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him. The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987). Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office. He then appeared in Yoosuf Shafeeu's family drama E Bappa (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Amira Ismail, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbW6QQCYaSE |title=Reasons why E Bappa Flopped |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=MNBC |date=4 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003052804/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbW6QQCYaSE |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018 |df=dmy-all}} A film about fatherhood and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure. Last release of the year featured Manik in a negative role as Mac in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed action drama film Insaaf (2011).{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |title="Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe? |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=22 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024164447/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }} The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |title=Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 November 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128020205/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 November 2011 |access-date=12 October 2018 }} Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics while Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Manik.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |title="Insaaf": A totally different film |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 December 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213012357/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 February 2012 |access-date=12 October 2018 }}

File:Manik Silver Jubilee.jpg's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019]]

In 2012, Manik starred in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen opposite Niuma Mohamed.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |title=Rav's "Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen" attracts Nahu's audience |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126232815/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |url-status=dead |archivedate=26 November 2011 |access-date=3 October 2018 }} Upon release, the film received mixed response from critics while his performance was recognised positively. Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru noted the film as "the best Maldivian melodramatic film" he had seen in the past two years, though displeased with its similarities between two Bollywood films.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |title="Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen": This is not a romantic novel by Fathimath Nahula |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305000018/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=3 October 2018 }} It was followed by Abdul Fattah's romantic film Love Story alongside Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117784 |title=Have you seen the poster of "Love Story" |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303201916/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117784 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 March 2012 |access-date=27 October 2018 }} The film received negative response from critics.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/119380 |title=An inside peak of "Love Story" |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003123710/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Y9Ooa |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018}} Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more".

The following year, Manik collaborated with Hussain Munawwar for his second direction, revenge thriller film Dhilakani (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/137436 |title="Dhilakani" to be released next month |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=10 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515172139/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/137436 |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 May 2013 |access-date=27 October 2018}} The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/132620 |title="Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613131401/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/132620 |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 June 2013 |access-date=27 October 2018 }} He played a politician trying to end the bloodshed in the society. The film attracted negative reception from critics while Nadheem wrote: "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and out-dated music, the film has problems in each department. Munawwar failed to extract the talent of actors like [Mohamed Manik] who is one of the most accomplished actors in the industry".{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/139893 |title="Dhilakani" Review |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=19 June 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003125755/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/a9lJ5 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018 |df=dmy-all}} At the 3rd Maldives Film Awards, Mohamed was nominated as the Best Actor and Makeup artist for his work in the film.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations out |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405165421/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 April 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}

In 2015, Manik appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/254622/ |title="Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen": A big success with repeat audience |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu|author=Naail, Ismail |date=7 April 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610083108/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/254622/ |archivedate=10 June 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016}} In a pre-premiere review from Vaguthu, Ismail Nail praised his acting skills along with that of Sheela Najeeb's.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/review/253783/ |title=Pre-premiere Review: "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" A new benchmark to romantic films |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Naail, Ismail |date=5 April 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610083407/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/review/253783/ |archivedate=10 June 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016}} The film was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a commercial success.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/255964/ |title=Unlimited compliments for "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu|author=Naail, Ismail |date=10 April 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610083616/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/255964/ |archivedate=10 June 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016}} Following this, he played the dual role of Ahmed Fazeel and Mohamed Saleem, a man who becomes afflicted with "Post Traumatic Amnesia", in the Ravee Farooq-directed film Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey opposite Aishath Rishmy.{{cite web |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/24524 |title=Ticket sales kick-off for "Mikoe Bappa Bae Bae" |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Reehan, Mohamed |date=9 August 2015 |access-date=8 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614182944/http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/24524 |archive-date=14 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.vnews.mv/48730 |title=Dhivehi movie Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey released |publisher=vnews |author=Reehan, Mohamed |date=13 August 2015 |access-date=8 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008170945/http://www.vnews.mv/48730 |archive-date=8 October 2015 |url-status=dead }} The film along with his performance was critically acclaimed.{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/175743 |title=Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey: Ravi-Mahdi showed difference again |publisher=Haveeru Daily |author=Saeed, Asiyath Mohamed |language=Divehi|date=13 August 2015 |access-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816010157/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/175743 |archivedate=16 August 2015 }} It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/423846/ |title=Three entries to SAARC Film Festival; No award |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Ahmed, Jaishan |date=9 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140918/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/423846/ |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=15 June 2016}}

In 2017, Manik featured in Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |title=Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326150652/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film which is considered to include the largest cast in a Maldivian feature film, narrates the story of two ex-lovers sliding into the friend zone with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle. The film and his performance as an office boss received mainly positive reviews from critics.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/31999 |title=Mee Loaiybakee: Memorable Love |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=10 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402162840/https://avas.mv/31999 |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=2 April 2018}} The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} He next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40 which was directed by Shafeeu.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/92991 |title="Naughty 40" premiered; as promised it has all tastes|language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Reehan |first=Mohamed |date=3 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417163132/https://sun.mv/api/getcomments/?art=92991&rep=0&highlight= |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} He reprised the role in the horror comedy film 40+ (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film Naughty 40, which was well received both critically and commercially.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |title=40+ to be released on February 27 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109121637/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}

In 2011, Manik was voted in the top three as the "Most Entertaining Actor" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year.{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/6357 |title=Top 3 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=28 March 2011 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190616081643/https://sun.mv/6357 |archivedate=16 June 2019 |access-date=16 June 2019 |url-status=live }} In 2018, he was ranked in the fourth position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actor of Maldives.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Who is the Best Actor? |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=26 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archive-date=6 January 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019|df=dmy-all}}

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