When will the project start and be released?

Production is currently ongoing. We are hosting an Exclusive Preview Screening in Feb/March 2026.

How much money do you need to raise?

Our target is RM120,000 (40% of total budget)

What will the funds I pledge be used for?

The amount raised through this fundraiser will be used for song research, music workshop, production and project management costs.

Pre-production RM  75,470

Production RM  98,580

Post-Production RM  99,230

Other Costs RM  24,521

GRAND TOTAL       RM 297,801

As a supporter of Araro Ariraro, what are my benefits?

We have tiered support benefits for our supporters depending on the amount pledge.

Executive Producer : RM25,000

• Co-hosting rights to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Credited as Executive Producer

• Customized digital postcard

• Digital art with verses from the songs

• Digital booklet of 15 folksongs and translation with directors’ note

• Exclusive sound bite of Malaysian Tamil Folk songs by director

• Access to the shoot for one day as observer

• Viewing access to Plantation Life archives (50 uncut interviews)

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Associate Producer : RM10,000

• Invites to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Credited as Associate Producer

• Customized digital postcard

• Digital art with verses from the songs

• Digital booklet of 15 folksongs and translation with directors’ note

• Exclusive sound bite of Malaysian Tamil Folk songs by director

• Access to the shoot for one day as observer

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Guardians of Melodies : RM1,000

• Two (2) invites to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Documentary end credit : Tier 1

• Customized digital postcard

• Digital art with verses from the songs

• Digital booklet of 15 folksongs and translation with directors’ note

• Exclusive sound bite of Malaysian Tamil Folk songs by director

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Bearers of Beats : RM500

• Two (2) invites to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Documentary end credit : Tier 2

• Customized digital postcard

• Digital art with verses from the songs

• Digital booklet of 15 folksongs and translation with directors’ note

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Restorers of Rhythm : RM100

• One (1) invite to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Documentary end credit : Tier 3

• Customized digital postcard

• Digital art with verses from the songs

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Seeds of Song : RM50

• One (1) invite to Exclusive Preview Screening

• Documentary end credit : Tier 4

• Customized digital postcard

• Thank you shoutout on social media & website

• Email updates

Where can I channel my funds to?

Fill out our pledge form on our Support page.
Instructions to make your pledge will be provided.

I would like to support the project, but would like to contribute in-kind. What are my options?

We welcome any form of support!

 
Please send an email to hello@omsakthifilms.com or send us a message on our Contact Us page and let's chat!

I would like to support the project, but I won't be in Malaysia to claim my exclusive screening invites in Feb/Mar 2026. How do I get to watch the documentary?

A private streaming link will be sent to you on the day of the Exclusive Preview Screening.

You might not be with us there, but we want you to be part of the viewing experience with us!

I am not able to make a contribution at this time. Will I get to watch the documentary?

For the time being, the exclusive preview screening is for pledge supporters only. However, we do have plans for a public screening in the future. 

Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to find out when this happens.

How do I keep updated on the progress of the project?

Subscribe to Araro Ariraro's newsletter for the most up-to-date information. 

You can also follow us on Instagram @plantation.life or drop us an email at hello@omsakthifilms.com to inquire.