Ithubaaru

Latheefa (Mariyam Rasheedha) who was studying in Male' is forcibly brought into her step-mother's house after her father's dismissal. Since then, Latheefa is continuously abused and traumatized by her step-mother, Khadheeja (Haajara Abdul Kareem) and step-sister, depriving her from education and restricting her from attending social gatherings.

Directed by Hussain Shihab, Hassan Najumee, Ithubaaru leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Rasheed, Mariyam Rasheedha, Haajara Abdul Kareem — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.