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.
[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.
[6][7] 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.
[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.