Insaaf (2011 film)

Insaaf is a 2011 Maldivian action drama film directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by Ismail Shafeeq under Eupe Productions, the film stars Ahmed Saeed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ahmed Ziya, Ibrahim Jihad and Mohamed Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 29 November 2011. The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.

Cast

 * Yoosuf Shafeeu as Aiman
 * Mohamed Manik as Mac
 * Ahmed Saeed as Zareer
 * Ibrahim Jihad as Shavin
 * Ahmed Ziya as Naabe
 * Ajunaz Ali as Affaal
 * Abdulla Naseer as Bodube
 * Mariyam Shahuza as Sausan
 * Inad Thaufeeq as SP Police
 * Aminath Ziyadha as Nuzu
 * Mohmaed Rifshan as Ammadey
 * Ahmed Rifau as Battey
 * Umar Ashfaq as Manik

Release and response
Insaaf was initially slated for release on 22 November 2011, but pushed for a 29 November 2011 release on public demand, since a majority of the audience were on vacation during holidays. Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Mohamed Manik and Ahmed Saeed while criticizing the work of Yoosuf Shafeeu: "It is evident Shafeeu has put so much effort into developing the characters of the film, but he forgot to develop his own character". Summing up his review, Nadheem labelled as a "different" film and warned audience about extra use of "shaky-camera" which might cause dizziness.