In 2013 , Ali Shifau directed the horror film '' Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D '' which serves as a prequel to '' Fathis Handhuvaru '' ( 1997 ) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles . It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed , '' Jinaa : Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun '' ( 2009 ) , which itself is a prequel to the story '' Fathishandhuvaru '' ( 1996 ) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by the same name in 1997 . The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from a spin-off . Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics . Ahmed Nadheem from '' Haveeru Daily '' criticized the screenplay for the lack of " amusement " and the " abrupt rush " in the story-line with " flaws in the script " . He concluded the review by praising the efforts put into the visual effects and addressing the " dislike of the film in comparison to '' Fathis Handhuvaru '' " . Fathimath Zaina from '' Vnews '' echoed similar sentiments and mentioned : " It brings a good opportunity for Maldivians to experience a Dhivehi film in 3D , however it is a disappointment as a film overall . It does not bring justice to the genre it represents and so does the same to the story it 's based on " . Despite the negative reviews , at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards he was nominated in the Best Director award category
7th Gaumee Film Awards
7th Gaumee Film Awards
Ali Shifau