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Kanbalhi

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Kanbalhi
Official film poster
Directed by
Screenplay byIlyas Waheed
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySamaah Ali
Edited by
Music byShahyd Legacy
Production
company
IFilms
Release date
  • 1 February 2024 (2024-02-01)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Kanbalhi is a 2024 Maldivian film written by Ilyas Waheed and co-directed by Waheed and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag.[1] Co-produced by Waheed and Asim Ali under IFilms, the film stars Nuzuhath Shuaib, Washiya Mohamed, Sharaf Abdulla, Sara Binth Mohamed Fariq and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag in pivotal roles.[2] The film was released on 1 February 2024.[3]

Premise

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Following a devastating loss, a wife and her six-year-old daughter seek solace in a fresh start, moving into a new apartment. However, their hopes for a peaceful beginning are shattered as they encounter a series of inexplicable occurrences. As eerie events escalate, threatening their sense of safety and sanity, the pair must unravel the mysteries surrounding their new home before they are consumed by its sinister secrets.

Cast

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Production

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In October 2023, director Ilyas Waheed announced the third feature film under IFilms as Kanbalhi, a horror film co-directed with actor Ahmed Ifnaz Firag.[4] First schedule of filming began in October and continued until November, as the team got pre-occupied with the marketing and promotion of Free Delivery (2023).[5] Filming was resumed on 6 December 2023.[5] The primary cast of the film including Nuzuhath Shuaib, Washiya Mohamed, Sharaf Abdulla, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag and six years old Sara Binth Mohamed Fariq were announced in October 2023, followed by other members of the cast slated to feature is supporting roles.[4] On 16 December 2023, actor Ravee Farooq was roped in to play a significant role in the film.[6]

Soundtrack

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aadhey Dhaan"Abdul Basith Abdul SamadShahyd LegacyMariyam Salwa4:13
2."Kanbalhi" (Title song)Asim AliShahyd LegacyMohamed Muazzin Naeem2:54

Release

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Kanbalhi was theatrically released on 1 February 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Jaishan, Ahmed (23 October 2024). "New film of Ille is Kanbalhi". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ Hameed Adam, Ahmed (19 January 2024). "12 days for Kanbalhi! Are you ready?". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Eman, Aisha (16 January 2024). "IFilm's "Kanbalhi" to release theatrically on 1st Feb". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b Luba, Aminath (23 October 2023). "IFilm's next project is "Kanbalhi"". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. ^ a b Luba, Aminath (11 December 2023). "Shooting of Ille's "Kanbalhi" on high speed". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  6. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (16 December 2023). "Ravee joins cast of Kanbalhi". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  7. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2023). ""What Kanbalhi?" Here is the trailer of Kanbalhi". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.