Dhoadhi

*Dhoadhi*
Dhoadhi
Written by	Ahmed Zareer; Aminath Rinaza
Directed by	Ali Seezan
Music by	Ibrahim Nifar
Country of origin	Maldives
Original language	Divehi
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	15
Production
Cinematography	Shivaz Abdulla; Samah; Ahmed Giyas
Editors	Ali Seezan; Ahmed Giyas
Production company	SProductions
Original release
Release	April 14 –; July 21, 2022

Dhoadhi is a Maldivian web series directed by Ali Seezan. It stars Ahmed Easa, Ansham Mohamed, Aminath Noora and Mohamed Rasheed in main roles.^[1] The pilot episode of the first season was released on 14 April 2022 and was concluded on 21 July 2022. It consists of fifteen episodes, each of approximately 20 minutes. The series follows the fate of two troubled humans and how fate makes them cross the sea to attain the love and affection they desire.

Cast and characters

Main

Mohamed Rasheed as Mohamed; Ayya's father
Ahmed Easa as Ali Mohamed "Ayya"
Ansham Mohamed as Manal
Aminath Noora as Azeeza "Azu"

Recurring

Moosa Aleef as Hassan
Mariyam Sana as Sham
Fathimath Latheefa as Mariyam
Mohamed Rifshan as Shamin
Hamza
Muneez
Mariyam Waheedha as Shaany
Ali Azim as Fazil

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Original release date
1	"Episode 1"	Ali Seezan	April 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
Newly married Ayya and Azu head to Ayya's home island of ADh. Fenfushi to clear their heads. After completing her studies from Malaysia, Manal visits her aunt's island of ADh. Maamigili for a holiday.
2	"Episode 2"	Ali Seezan	April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)
Ayya and his friends go on a fishing trip and stop at ADh. Maamigili where he meets Manal after ten years of their first encounter. After a brief conversation, Ayya leaves to Fenfushi.
3	"Episode 3"	Ali Seezan	April 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
Ayya travels back to Maamigili to speak to Manal, hoping to reunite with her. However, she refuses to build friendship with Ayya and requests him to leave her alone. In the flashback, Ayya and Azu experience marital issues. Shamin, son of a family friends, stays at their house to complete a course.
4	"Episode 4"	Ali Seezan	May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06)
Manal struggles to forgive her cheating boyfriend and decides to spend time with Ayya. Ayya's father confronts him regarding his challenging relationship with Azu. In the flashback, Ayya suspects that Azu is having an extramarital affair.
5	"Episode 5"	Ali Seezan	May 13, 2022 (2022-05-13)
Manal has a change of heart and invite Ayya to teach her to swim. In the flashback, Azu attempts to reconcile with Ayya though his stubborn heart refuses to clear their misunderstanding. Ayya contemplates the fate of his marriage.
6	"Episode 6"	Ali Seezan	May 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)
Ayya and Manal shares their past history and bond over their frequent meetings. In the flashback, Ayya further speculates about her affair with her colleague, Fazil, making things worse in their relationship.
7	"Episode 7"	Ali Seezan	May 27, 2022 (2022-05-27)
Manal is romantically attracted to Ayya, but determines not be a homewrecker. Manal convinces her friend, Sham, to make her first move on her crush. Manal, finally confident of her swimming skills, goes to snorkeling with Ayya.
8	"Episode 8"	Ali Seezan	June 2, 2022 (2022-06-02)
People start gossiping about Ayya's relationship with Manal. Meanwhile, Ayya keeps sidelining his responsibilities as a husband towards Azu which further deteriorates their fragile relationship.
9	"Episode 9"	Ali Seezan	June 9, 2022 (2022-06-09)
Ayya sends a legal notice to Azu for divorce. Shamin tries his best but fails to clear their misunderstanding.
10	"Episode 10"	Ali Seezan	June 16, 2022 (2022-06-16)
Ayya and Manal starts spending more time together and gets intimate. In the flashback, Fazil insists on helping Azu to clear Ayya's doubt, which she declines as it would be a futile attempt.
11	"Episode 11"	Ali Seezan	June 23, 2022 (2022-06-23)
After sleeping with Ayya, Manal starts avoiding him and decides to remain strictly as friends. Manal's harsh words plunged a spear in his chest. Feeling betrayed, Ayya cuts his hair and moves back to Male'. On his way home, he meets with an accident.
12	"Episode 12"	Ali Seezan	June 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Azu nurses him all day long and Ayya finally realizes the true value of her.
13	"Episode 13"	Ali Seezan	July 7, 2022 (2022-07-07)
Azu disapproves Fazil visiting her. Ayya eavesdrops their conversation and realizes how faithful and strong Azu is. Azu almost give up on their relationship.
14	"Episode 14"	Ali Seezan	July 14, 2022 (2022-07-14)
Ayya repents and reunites with Azu.
15	"Episode 15"	Ali Seezan	July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
Manal returns to Male' and makes a surprise visit to Ayya's house.

Development

Filming for the series commenced on 21 October 2021 and was scheduled for completion within one month.^[2] It was primarily shot in ADh. Fenfushi and ADh. Maamigili.^[2] Filming was slightly delayed due to the bad weather, though pre-production was completed in December 2021.^[2]^[3]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Raalhuthah"

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was made available for streaming through digital streaming platform Medianet Multi Screen on 14 April 2022.^[4] The series received mixed reviews from critics.^[5]^[6]

References

^ Rasheed, Ahmed (9 February 2020). "Noora creating magic". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Musthafa, Mohamed (4 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi"". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
^ Dheema, Mariyam (3 March 2021). "Haleem initiates campaigning opposite "Maryam"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
^ Rasheed, Ahmed (8 October 2021). "Amjeys' "Bridge" will be streamed on Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
^ Rasheed, Ahmed (20 June 2022). "Nisha's murderer revealed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
^ Rasheed, Ahmed (10 April 2022). "First episode of "Dharaka" receives extremely positive response". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.

[Noora-1] Rasheed, Ahmed (9 February 2020). "Noora creating magic". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.

[Dhoadhi-2] Musthafa, Mohamed (4 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi"". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.

[3] Dheema, Mariyam (3 March 2021). "Haleem initiates campaigning opposite "Maryam"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.

[4] Rasheed, Ahmed (8 October 2021). "Amjeys' "Bridge" will be streamed on Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.

[5] Rasheed, Ahmed (20 June 2022). "Nisha's murderer revealed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.

[6] Rasheed, Ahmed (10 April 2022). "First episode of "Dharaka" receives extremely positive response". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.

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