Goh Raalhu Explained

Goh Raalhu
Director:Ahmed Sinan
Producer:Mohamed Ali
Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq[1]
Screenplay:Moomin Fuad
Starring:Mohamed Jumayyil
Hassan Irufan
Aishath Thasneema
Aminath Rashfa
Cinematography:Adam Waseem
Ahmed Sinan
Editing:Ahmed Sinan
Music:Ismail Adheel
Studio:Dark Rain Entertainment
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:Maldives
Language:Dhivehi

Goh Raalhu is a 2019 Maldivian crime thriller film directed by Ahmed Sinan. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil, Hassan Irufan, Aishath Thasneema and Aminath Rashfa in pivotal roles.[2] The film was released on 4 February 2019.

Premise

Aiman (Mohamed Jumayyil) develops inexplicable feelings for Zaina (Aishath Thasneema) who was dating notorious gangster, Husham (Hassan Irfan). Aiman tries to warn Zaina about the shady affairs of Husham who flaunts his devious deed whenever he gets the chance. Being helplessly in love, Zaina refuses to believe Aiman. Feeling threatened, Husham decides to teach Aiman a lesson, that pulls him into the dark, murky life of the city's most ruthless, ill-reputed hoodlum.

Cast

Development

The film was announced on 13 March 2017 as Shinan's second direction after his first successful directorial venture 4426 (2016) alongside Fathimath Nahula.[3] On 29 July 2017, it was reported that Mohamed Jumayyil was cast in the lead role of the crime thriller to be featuring in a role he has never portrayed before alongside Hassan Irfan, a vocalist who has performed in the second season of Maldivian Idol.[4] [5] Filming was commenced on 22 November 2017 alongside a big cast including several new faces.[6]

Release and response

The film was initially planned to release the film on 5 April 2018 though they pushed the release date to year's end since their prime focus during the time was aligned to marketing of Vakin Loabin (2018).[7] [8] However, the release date was later confirmed to be 4 February 2019 citing "political instability" during late 2018.[9]

Goh Raalhu received mixed reviews from critics. Aminath Luba of Sun called the film a "five-star worthy blockbuster" and praised every department of it including the cinematography, visual effects, and the plot twist at the end. Terming the crime thriller a "revelation", Luba noted the performances of the actors to be "praise worthy" considering most of the performers are "fresh on-screen".[10]

Ifraz Ali from Dho?! criticized that the movie could not keep up to the hype and it was a mere disappointment. Weak storytelling, issues with character development and "cringe" dialogues was his main concerns. However, he praised Dark Rain for casting a full fresh-face cast and trying out a risky genre like Thriller in Dhivehi Cinema.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Who are the most profitable producers? . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 24 February 2018 . https://archive.today/20190104074535/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 . live . 4 January 2019 . 4 January 2019 . dmy-all.
  2. News: Tickets sales for "Goh Raalhu" to kick off from January 4 . Divehi. Mihaaru . Musthafa . Mohamed . 25 December 2018 . https://archive.today/20190109122544/https://sun.mv/113272 . live . 9 January 2019 . 9 January 2019 . dmy-all.
  3. News: Goh Raalhu: Shinan's second direction . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 13 March 2017 . https://archive.today/20190128074915/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/14230 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  4. News: Nimal's advice to Jumayyil; Never choose a wrong path . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 4 September 2017 . https://archive.today/20190128075818/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/22658 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  5. News: Performer Zakitte to make film debut with Goh Raalhu . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 4 September 2017 . https://archive.today/20190128080056/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/21253 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  6. News: Shooting for Goh Raalhu started with a big cast . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 22 November 2017 . https://archive.today/20190128081201/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27009 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  7. News: Year's ending with no film releases . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 14 September 2017 . https://archive.today/20190128075328/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23663 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  8. News: Goh Raalhu Postponed . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 9 March 2018 . https://archive.today/20190128082232/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31063 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  9. News: Goh Raalhu yet again postponed . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 20 March 2018 . https://archive.today/20190128101708/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/32989 . live . 28 January 2019 . 28 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  10. News: Goh Raalhu Review: Drowned in the wave of Goh Raalhu . Divehi . Sun . Luba . Aminath . 16 February 2019 . https://archive.today/20190523164142/https://sun.mv/115066 . live . 23 May 2019 . 23 May 2019 . dmy-all .
  11. News: Goh Raalhu Review: Couldn't keep up to the hype. . Divehi . Dho?! . Ali . Ifraz . 10 February 2019 . https://archive.today/20190523164142/https://sun.mv/115066 . live . 23 May 2019 . 23 May 2019 . dmy-all.
  12. News: Five Awards for Maldives from an International Film Festival . Divehi . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 27 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231227172151/https://www.muniavas.com/48222 . live . 27 December 2023 . 27 December 2023.

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