1st MSPA Film Awards
Maldivian film awards
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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]
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| 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 |
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]
Main awards
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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 |
| Free Delivery | |
| 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 | |