KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- For decades, the name Darkkey Nagaraja has resonated with Malaysian Tamil music fans, synonymous with a genre he pioneered: Sambarock.

Born out of an audacious blend of traditional Tamil rhythms with rock and funk, Sambarock wasn't just a musical innovation-it was a movement. It challenged conventions, united communities, and redefined what local Tamil music could be.

But for filmmaker Vicram Lachumanam, Darkkey's story is much more than a tale of musical success-it's a testament to resilience, creativity, and cultural pride, and this is why he wants it to be heard internationally.

"We should not wait till our local talent is celebrated elsewhere; it's time for us to chest thump and say this is from us and this...