Bavathi

Ibrahim (Ahmed Ifnaz Firag), a fitness trainer visits an island for a training workshop where he meets an introvert, Shehenaz (Nuzuhath Shuaib) who is regarded as a prideful and slightly insane woman in the island. Shehenaz accuses her mother, Zulfa (Fathimath Latheefa) is having an affair with Shakir (Mohamed Rasheed), disrespecting her handicapped husband, Manik (Ibrahim Fairooz Adam). The trip ends with Ibrahim marrying Shehenaz and bringing her to Male'. The thoughts of an ideal marriage takes an unexpected turn with Shehenaz's delusional beliefs.

Directed by Ilyas Waheed, Bavathi leans on a strong ensemble — Nuzuhath Shuaib, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag, Fathimath Latheefa — 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 horror titles of 2019.