Dhanmalhi
Dhanmalhi is a 1993 Maldivian teledrama directed by Reeko Moosa Manik.[2] Produced and distributed by Television Maldives, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Lilian Saeed and Suneetha in pivotal roles.[3][4] The film shows the conflict between a husband and wife and the progression of the husband due to his wife's behavior.[5]
| Dhanmalhi | |
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| Directed by | Reeko Moosa Manik | 
| Written by | Reeko Moosa Manik | 
| Produced by | Television Maldives[1] | 
| Starring | Reeko Moosa Manik Lilian Saeed Suneetha  | 
| Cinematography | Mohamed Manik Mohamed Rasheed  | 
| Edited by | Moosa Haleem | 
| Distributed by | Television Maldives | 
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| Country | Maldives | 
| Language | Dhivehi | 
Premise
    
Idhrees (Reeko Moosa Manik) is married to an indolent, deceptive and manipulative wife, Faree (Lilian Saeed) who does no work other than sleep and watching television citing her ill-health. Idhrees, who is treated as a servant to Faree gets his final warning at his job for being continuously late to work. Hussainfulhu (Koyya Hassan Manik), a well wisher for Idhrees, advises him to take control of his life. Meanwhile, a colleague of Idhrees, Hafsa (Suneetha) shows interest towards him while his wife suspects him having an affair with another woman.
Cast
    
- Reeko Moosa Manik as Idhrees
 - Lilian Saeed as Fareedha
 - Suneetha as Hafsa
 - Koyya Hassan Manik as Hussainfulhu
 - Arifa Ibrahim as Fareedha's mother
 - Shakir as Solih
 
Soundtrack
    
| No. | Title | Lyricist(s) | Singer(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dhen Dhen Dhen Haamavaa" | Abdulla Afeef | Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela Amir | 03:59 | 
Reception
    
Upon release, the film mainly received mixed to positive reviews from critics. It was lauded for demonstrating the classical regressive view from a female's perspective unlike other locals releases and also for the performance of Reeko Moosa Manik and Lilian Saeed.[6] Similarly, another critic applauded the cinematographer and director's work in utilizing the locations as a "transitioning point" in the film, however criticized the film makers conception of a healthy marriage.
References
    
- Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
 - Maaha, Aishath (6 February 2018). "Memories of Haajara and Sihthifulhu will always linger". Dho (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
 - Nadheem, Ahmed (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Actors in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
 - Adhushan, Ahmed (24 November 2019). "Dharaa Rasheed: Nations's superstar". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
 - "Haajara and Sihthi: Cinema's legends". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 25 September 2020. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
 - "A fit product from the legendary actor Lilian Saeed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). 28 July 2020. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
 
