In 2008 , Nahula released her most successful film ; the romantic drama '' Yoosuf '' which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man who has been mistreated by a wealthy family , mocking his disability . Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu , Niuma Mohamed , Sheela Najeeb , Mohamed Manik , Ahmed Nimal , Fauziyya Hassan , Ravee Farooq , Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim , the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film . The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office . A total of forty five houseful shows were screened at Olympus Cinema before the film was leaked online , however the producers were able to screen five more shows at the cinema making it one of the Maldivian all-time highest grossing movies . The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival . At 6th Gaumee Film Awards , Nahula was bestowed with Best Art Direction and Best Choreography award , while being nominated as the Best Director and Editor . The film , winning seven awards at 1st Maldives Film Awards , including Film of the Year ( Viewer 's Choice ) , Nahula was credited with a nomination as the Best Director . Her next directorial venture was the romantic drama film '' Soora '' ( 2008 ) , directed alongwith Yoosuf Shafeeu . The film was originally released as a television series to positive response . Later in 2010 , Nahula wrote and co-produced Yoosuf Shafeeu 's '' Veeraana '' , a drama film that deals with child sexual abuse . Starring Shafeeu , Niuma Mohamed and Amira Ismail the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics , praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticing its " over-the-top melodrama " . Having a strong buzz prior its release , the film was proved to be a commercial success . Her next production was Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film '' Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen '' ( 2012 ) , starring Niuma Mohamed , Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan . Upon release , the film received mixed response from critics while Ahmed Nadheem of '' Haveeru '' noted the film as " the best Maldivian melodramatic film " he had seen in the past two years , though displeased with its similarities between two Bollywood films . At 3rd Maldives Film Awards , Nahula received a nomination for Best Screenplay and Best Costume Design
6th Gaumee Film Awards
6th Gaumee Film Awards
Fathimath Nahula