KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- In Malaysia, thousands dream of becoming filmmakers, each hoping to rise above the ordinary and leave their mark on the industry.

However, the path to making a film aint always glamorous - ask any film student, and you'll hear stories of anxiety, setbacks, and relentless perseverance.

This precise struggle is what forms the heart of the local Tamil film Blues, directed by Sun-J Perumal, a spiritual sequel to his critically acclaimed 2015 film Jagat.

Starring a stellar local cast of Karnan G. Crak, Rubini Sambanthan, and Rupini Krishnan - Blues tells a deeply human story centered on Karthi (Karnan G. Crak), an aspiring filmmaker battling suppression and disillusionment within the film industry.

Working as a frus...