Neer Mel Neruppu

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Neer Mel Neruppu
Directed bySun-J Perumal
Written bySun-J Perumal
Sivanantham Perianan
Starring
CinematographyGwai Lou
Production
companies
Skyzen Studios
Astro Shaw
Release date
  • January 2024 (2024-01)
IFFR
Running time
120 minutes
Country Malaysia
Language Tamil

Neer Mel Neruppu, also known as Fire on Water, is a 2024 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic drama directed by Sun-J Perumal and written by Sivanantham Perianan. The film stars Karnan Kanapathy as Karthi and Rubini Sambanthan in the pivotal roles. [1] In January 2024, the film had its world premiere in the Harbour section of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. [2] The film was also premiered at Osaka Asian Film Festival in March 2024. [3] The film opened to positive reviews from critics, especially praising the screenplay, direction of the film, cinematography and the performance of the protagonist. [4]

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Synopsis

Karthi, an assistant director who is predominantly working on commercial productions, is aspired to build up a personal film script, elevating the script with an array of emotions going through his mind as it could culminate in a life changing moment for him. [5] He has worked as an assistant director, editor and as a sound recordist, but he pinned hopes on becoming an independent filmmaker. However, he faces stumbling blocks in fulfilling his filmmaking ambitions, due to failing to get the support of industry backers. In a turn of events, he becomes pessimistic and loses his focus and determination, becoming addicted to alcohol. [6] [7]

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Theme

The film sheds light on the plight of the independent Tamil filmmakers in Malaysia whose novel ideas are being rejected due to the biases that mainstream Malaysian culture holds towards artists hailing from minority ethnic backgrounds. [2] The film also critiques the Malaysian film industry as a whole, portraying the grievances that the Malaysian Tamil film industry faces due to the undue pressure exerted by the influence of the South Indian Tamil film industry (Kollywood). [4] In particular, the film explores the tropes of Kollywood, including commercial masala elements, action-packed sequences, songs and dance choreography, which Malaysian Tamil filmmakers are also expected to deliver in their work instead of more unique concepts. [4] [8]

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