National rally legend Karamjit Singh calls ‘Terbang’ 60pc true to life — and hopes it inspires Malaysians (VIDEO)

Malaysian rally legend Karamjit Singh has given his approval to the new film "Terbang," stating that it is about 60 percent true to his life story and hopes audiences will find inspiration in the film. The movie, directed by Chiu Keng Guan, opens in cinemas nationwide tomorrow and chronicles Karamjit’s journey to becoming an international rally champion.

Filming took place in locations including Sepang, Perlis, and New Zealand. Karamjit, who attended the gala premiere, expressed pride in the movie and hoped it would inspire Malaysians to persevere, as his own team never gave up, even when faced with challenges like car breakdowns and competition suspicion. The film, produced by Astro Shaw in collaboration with EJJ Films, Enotech Pictures, and Aventure Space, stars Irfan Zaini as Karamjit's character Ajeet, alongside a strong ensemble cast.

Head of Astro Shaw Raja Jastina Raja Arshad emphasized that Terbang is a rare Malaysian film venture into the rally-racing genre and highlighted the extensive research that went into bringing the story to life. Karamjit believes the film’s message is clear: never give up, believe in yourself, and work as a team to achieve great things.