Shakku
{{short description|1988 Maldivian film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shakku
| image = Shakku.jpg
| caption = Official film poster
| director = Ahmed Nimal
| producer = Mohamed Saeed
| screenplay = Ahmed Naeem
| writer = Ahmed Nimal
Abdulla Zaki
| starring = Fathimath Rameeza
Asad Shareef
Ahmed Nimal
| cinematography = Abdulla Zaki
| editing =
| music = Imad Ismail
| studio = ADFA Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1988}}
| runtime =
| country = Maldives
| language = Dhivehi
}}
Shakku is a 1988 Maldivian film written and directed by Ahmed Nimal.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1410 |title=National Award of Recognition 1991 – Ahmed Nimal |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229093607/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1517 |url-status=live |archivedate=29 December 2020 |accessdate=29 December 2020}} Produced by Mohamed Saeed under ADFA Films, the film stars Fathimath Rameeza, Asad Shareef and Ahmed Nimal in pivotal roles.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/111830 |title=Nimal's best work is with Rameeza |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190525081349/https://sun.mv/111830 |url-status=live |archivedate=25 May 2019 |accessdate=8 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |title=Stars faded way too soon |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190111050031/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2019 |accessdate=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} During the shooting of the film, Nimal and Rameeza began a romantic relationship and got married soon after the premiere of the film.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |title=Jumayyil Nimal's letter |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=2 July 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190128072129/https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 January 2019 |accessdate=28 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}
Premise
Sameer, a short-tempered and underprivileged young man is accused of hitting an attractive wealthy woman, Zeena to whom he responds recklessly. She later apologizes to him and they reconcile and plan a trip together to his home island. The trip ends with them starting a romantic relationship though he had to stay back in his home island. Meanwhile, Sameer's friend, Nahid a single musician helps Sameer in settling down in his life after his marriage with Zeena.
Their life was filled with love and romance until Sameer started suspecting Nahid of having an affair with his wife. When he confronts Zeena about her relationship with Nahid, she becomes furious about his trust issues and moves out of their house in despair. Zeena, with the help of her family tries to get back with him. However, Sameer, being the stubborn husband, instead divorces her. Soon after, Zeena realizes that she is pregnant with a child of his. Meanwhile, Sameer becomes clear of all his suspicions but acknowledges that his time has passed. Having lost a devoted wife and a caring friend, Sameer seeks forgiveness from her family. Dejected he relocates to his island followed by another misery.
Cast
- Ahmed Nimal as Sameer / Zameer
- Fathimath Rameeza as Zeena
- Asad Shareef as Nahid
- Nazima
- Nafeesa
- Hamid
- Aishath Hanim
- Ahmed Naeem
- Abdulla Zaki
- Fathuhullah
Soundtrack
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| title1 = Ufaaveri Kamey Fun Ufaa
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| title2 = Vindhakee Theehey?
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| title3 = Dhe Aru'shunnah Maruhabaaey
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Reception
Upon release, the film generally received mixed reviews from critics while Ahmed Nimal's and Fathimath Rameeza's chemistry was particularly praised by the critics and audience.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1242 |title=National Award of Recognition 1992 – Fathimath Rameeza |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229095354/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1242 |url-status=live |archivedate=29 December 2020 |accessdate=29 December 2020}} The film did "good business" at the box office.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/91167 |title=Star's Story: Nimal is a complete Star |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=6 November 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205135623/https://avas.mv/91167 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 December 2020 |accessdate=5 December 2020 |df=dmy-all}}