Mahdi Ahmed

Scripting waves of imagination from the sunny side of the Maldives.

Posts tagged ‘Gratitude’

KAN’BULO TRAILER CROSSES 1 MILLION VIEWS ON INSTAGRAM IN 15 HOURS!

We just made history.

In just 15 hours, the official trailer of Kan’bulo has reached 1 million views on Instagram — an unprecedented feat for a Maldivian film.

Let that sink in. One million eyes. One million hearts. One million souls who paused, watched, and felt something. That’s not just a number — that’s a wave of belief in our team.

As the screenwriter, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude — to the audience who embraced the trailer with such passion, and to the incredible team behind Kan’bulo who poured their hearts into every beat, every frame, every emotion. From the cast who embodied pain and resilience, to the director, cinematographer, editor, composer, sound designer — everyone showed up with fire.

This moment belongs to all of you. The ones who shared it, commented on it, talked about it, and believed in it. Thank you for proving that Maldivian stories told with honesty and care can connect on this scale.

We see you. We feel your love. And we carry it with us as we move forward.

From our hearts to yours — thank you.

Kan’bulo is set to be released on 31 August 2025

KAN’BULO TRAILER HITS 500K+ VIEWS IN UNDER 7 HOURS

What just happened is something I don’t think any of us expected—at least not this soon.

In less than 7 hours after its release, the official trailer of Kan’bulo has surpassed 500,000 views on Instagram. Let that sink in for a moment. Half a million views. On a Maldivian film trailer.

This isn’t just a number. It’s a milestone. A cultural shift. A reminder that when you tell stories with honesty, when you pour your soul into the writing, the direction, the performances, the design, the edit, the sound, the score—people feel it. And they show up for it.

On behalf of our entire Kan’bulo team, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every single person who watched, shared, commented, cried, and connected. You’ve amplified our voices beyond anything we imagined. You’ve reminded us why we do what we do.

To be part of this movement—to tell stories that matter, to collaborate with artists who care fiercely about the craft, to witness this kind of response—it’s humbling, and deeply moving.

From the bottom of my heart: thank you. Let’s keep the conversation going.

Kan’bulo is set to be released on 31 August 2025