The Tamil biopic 800 is gearing up for its digital premiere on JioCinema. The film delves into the life of Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan. The film is directed by MS Sripathy and produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures. 800 initially hit theaters on October 6, 2023. The film will now be available for streaming on JioCinema starting December 2 of this year.
800 movie OTT release date, cast, story & more
Renowned for his role in Slumdog Millionaire, Madhur Mittal stars in the lead role. 800 captures the awe-inspiring journey of Muttiah Muralitharan, who etched his name in cricket history with a record-breaking 800 wickets in Test cricket. The story unfolds the struggles and triumphs of Muralitharan’s life. The plot covers from an oppressed Tamil man to a cricket icon, overcoming myriad challenges along the way.
The film shows Muralitharan’s resilience, tracing his transformation from a pace bowler to a cricket legend. A central theme is identity, emphasizing the hurdles he faced due to his Tamil ethnicity. Simultaneously, he also had to prove his allegiance to the Sri Lankan cricket team. By doing this, 800 explores the controversies surrounding Muralitharan’s bowling technique, which briefly cast a shadow over his illustrious career.
800 features a talented ensemble cast, including Mahima Nambiar, Naren, Naaser, Vela Ramamurthy, Riythvika, Arul Das, Hari Krishnan, and Sharath Lohithaswa. The also film boasts a screenplay co-written by Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka. The music for 800 is scored by Ghibran, with RD Rajasekhar handling cinematography and Praveen KL in charge of editing.
Originally shot in Tamil, the biopic will also be released in Telugu, Hindi, and English on JioCinema. Despite a fairly decent opening at the box office, with earnings of Rs 40 lakh on its first day, the film received mixed-to-positive reviews. Audiences appreciated the portrayal of Muralitharan’s life story. However, expressed that a tighter screenplay could have improved the overall viewing experience.
As fans eagerly await the digital release of “800” on JioCinema, the biopic promises to bring Muttiah Muralitharan’s inspirational journey to a global audience, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that defined his illustrious cricket career.