| Directed by | M.S. Sripathy |
|---|---|
| Written by | M.S. Sripathy Shehan Karunatilaka |
| Produced by | Vivek Rangachari |
| Starring | Madhur Mittal Mahima Nambiyar |
| Cinematography | R.D Rajasekhar |
| Edited by | Praveen KL |
| Music by | Ghibran
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
|
800 is an upcoming 2023 Indian Tamil-language biographical sports drama based on the life and career of cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in the history of cricket.[1] The film is directed by M.S. Sripathy, written by M.S. Sripathy and Shehan Karunatilaka, produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures and Vivek Rangachari, and presented by Sridevi Movies, Sivalenka Krishna Prasad. [2] It stars Madhur Mittal and Mahima Nambiar in the lead roles.[3][4]
The film is set to release on 6th October 2023.[5]
Synopsis
800 is based on Muthiah Muralidaran’s life, the champion who set the record for taking 800 wickets in Test Cricket. The story captures the many facets of Muralidaran’s life; the tale of a chucker who didn’t play by the rules, an oppressed Tamil who championed Sinhalese cricket, and went on to become one of the greatest cricketers ever.
It reveals how Murali finds solace in cricket, stands up to bullies, and transforms from an excitable pace bowler into the highest wicket-taker in cricket’s history. It also dives deep into the issue of nationality versus humanity. Murali, being an ethnic Tamil, has to prove his commitment to the Lankan team and fans. The film also gives insight into the tumultuous period surrounding his 'controversial' bowling and how it briefly derailed his cricket career.
References
- ↑ Sachin Tendulkar to unveil the trailer of '800', the biography of Muthiah Muralidharan. The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ↑ 800 trailer: Muttiah Muralitharan’s biopic sheds light on the unknown story of Sri Lankan off-spinner. The Indian Express. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ Sachin Tendulkar to unveil the trailer of Muttiah Muralitharan biopic ‘800’. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ↑ 800 trailer: Sachin Tendulkar unveils biopic on Muttiah Muralitharan. Watch. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ Sachin Tendulkar to grace ‘800’ trailer launch event. Telugu Cinema. Retrieved 5 September 2023.