Anticipation is soaring for the upcoming Maldivian feature film “Sorry,” as ticket sales for the movie’s early shows opened with overwhelming demand. Tickets officially went on sale on May 1st—initially from a different location before being made available at the Olympus Cinema ticket counter—and were met with an immediate surge in bookings. Nearly all seats for the first seven shows were snapped up within days.
However, the film’s team has confirmed that unpaid bookings have now been canceled, freeing up a limited number of tickets for those early screenings once again.
“Sorry” is set for exclusive release at Olympus Cinema on June 17, 2025, and marks the highly anticipated return of celebrated director Fathimath Nahula to her signature melodrama genre. Nahula, one of the most iconic names in Maldivian cinema, previously directed cultural staples like “Kalaayaanulaa,” “Zuleykha,” and the beloved “Yoosuf” in 2008. Her last film, “4426,” was a successful foray into horror.
Buzz around “Sorry” intensified following the release of its official trailer on April 8, which shattered local viewership records with over 100,000 views shortly after launch. The trailer has now surpassed 300,000 views across social media platforms, signaling immense public interest.
The film stars an all-star cast featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Azza, Ahmed Easa, Wasia Mohamed, and Aisha Ali. In a touching addition, Nahula’s youngest daughter Laali and granddaughter Evely will debut as child artists in major roles, making it a deeply personal project for the director.
Fans and film critics alike have described “Sorry” as a return to classic “Nahula-style” storytelling—rich with emotion, depth, and dramatic intensity—something Maldivian audiences haven’t seen since “Yoosuf.” With early ticket sales already showing strong momentum, many in the industry believe “Sorry” may surpass the record set by 2024’s blockbuster “Kamanaa,” which held the title for most consecutive houseful shows at 37 screenings.
With just over a month to go, the countdown to “Sorry” has officially begun—and expectations are sky-high.