KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- In the pantheon of Malaysian motorsport legends, few names command as much respect as Karamjit Singh.

Nicknamed the "Flying Sikh" for his blistering speed, his storied career is now set to be immortalised on the big screen in Terbang, a new film from Astro Shaw and Woohoo Pictures.

First announced last September, the film is directed by Chiu Keng Guan, celebrated for his work on local blockbusters The Journey (2014) and Ola Bola (2016).

Billed not as a direct biopic but as a story inspired by real events, Terbang will star Irfan Zaini as "Ajeet," a character based on the legendary rally driver.

A first look at the film, along with its official poster, was unveiled yesterday during a "Majlis Terbang Rumah Terbu...