1st MSPA Film Awards
| 1st MSPA Film Awards | |
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| Presented on | 22 August 2025 |
| Site | Malé |
| Hosted by | Ali Waheed Mohamed Faisal |
| Organized by | Maldives Society for Performing Arts |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Goh Raalhu |
| Best Director | Ahmed Sinan for Goh Raalhu |
| Best Actor | Mohamed Jumayyil for Goh Raalhu |
| Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed for Nivairoalhi |
| Most awards | Goh Raalhu (7) |
| Most nominations | Goh Raalhu (19) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | SSTV |
The 1st MSPA Film Awards, also referred as MSPA Film Awards 2024 is a ceremony, presented by Maldives Society for Performing Arts, which honors the best Maldivian films released between 2018 to 2023.[1][2] The ceremony was initially scheduled to be held on 30 December 2024; however, it was delayed due to certain internal issues.[3] The ceremony was held on 22 August 2025. The Lifetime Achievement Award was named after the legendary actor Chilhiya Moosa Manik in honor of his contribution to the industry.[4]
Goh Raalhu led the ceremony with 19 nominations, followed by Maamui with 15 nominations and Vakin Loabin with 14 nominations, all of which are produced by Dark Rain Entertainment.[5][6] Goh Raalhu won 7 awards, thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony, while winning Best Film, Best Director for Ahmed Sinan and Best Actor for Mohamed Jumayyil.[7][8][9]
Winners and nominees
The nominations and winners were announced during the same ceremony held on 22 August 2025.[10][11] A total of 19 films were submitted for the awards, and a film festival featuring the submissions was held from 22 to 28 December 2024.[12]
Ahmed Sinan, Best Director
Mohamed Jumayyil, Best Actor
Niuma Mohamed, Best Actress
Yoosuf Shafeeu, Best Supporting Actor
Washiya Mohamed, Best Supporting Actress
Mariyam Ashfa, Best Female Debut
Aishath Shiranee, Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Hassan Afeef, Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Main awards
| Best Film | Best Director | ||||
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| Best Lead Actor – Male | Best Lead Actor – Female | ||||
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| Best Supporting Actor – Male | Best Supporting Actor – Female | ||||
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| Best Debut – Male | Best Debut – Female | ||||
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| Best Comedian | Best Negative Role | Best Child Artist | |||
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| Best Playback Singer – Male | Best Playback Singer – Female | ||||
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| Best Original Song | Best Lyrics | ||||
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| Best Story | Best Original Screenplay | ||||
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Technical awards
| Best Editor | Best Cinematographer | Best Choreography |
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| Best Makeup – Glamour | Best Makeup – Special Effects | Best Costume Designer |
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| Best Visual Effects | Best Sound Engineer | Background Score |
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Special awards
| Chilhiya Moosa Manik Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Superlatives
| Nominations | Film |
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| 19 | Goh Raalhu |
| 15 | Maamui |
| 14 | Vakin Loabin |
| 11 | Nina |
| 9 | November |
| 7 | Dhevansoora |
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| 6 | Beeveema |
| 5 | 40+ |
| Bavathi | |
| Dhauvath | |
| Nivairoalhi | |
| 4 | Hindhukolheh |
| Kalhaki | |
| 3 | Hehes |
| 2 | Noontha? |
| Awards | Film |
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| 7 | Goh Raalhu |
| 3 | Bavathi |
| Dhevansoora | |
| November | |
| 2 | Free Delivery |
| Maamui | |
| Vakin Loabin |
See also
References
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- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (18 October 2024). "Submissions open for MSPA Film Awards". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Ibrahim, Azhan (27 October 2024). "MSPA Film Awards to honour 29 Categories". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Hameed, Ahmed (20 August 2025). "MSPA Award: Lifetime Achievement Award to celebrate Chilhiya Moosa Manik". MMTV (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Ahulam, Aminath (23 November 2024). "Six films of Dark Rain Entertainment competing in MSPA Film Awards". Hurihaa (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Ibrahim, Azhan (19 August 2025). "19 films submitted for the awar". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Suwaidha, Fathimath (23 August 2025). ""Goh Raalhu" awarded as the best film at MSPA Film Awards". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (20 December 2024). "MSPA Film Awards announced". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (18 August 2025). "MSPA Film Awards to be held this Friday". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (20 August 2025). "MSPA Film Award 2024 planned for this August 22". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Mohamed, Fathimath Sauna (18 August 2025). "19 films compete in MSPA Film Awards". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "A film festival on this Sunday with latest releases". Dhauru (in Divehi). 19 December 2024. Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.