First look of Muttiah Muralitharan biopic 800 is out, Watch 800 movie teaser

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First look of Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic 800 is out, Watch 800 movie teaser. Muttiah Muralitharan Biopic

Muttiah Muralitharan Biopic: The first look of Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic 800 has been released on his 51st birthday. Slumdog Millionaire fame actor Madhur Mittal will play the role of Muralitharan. The first actor Vijay Sethupathi was supposed to play Muralitharan. Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the world who has achieved the milestone of taking 800 wickets in Test cricket. Muthiah has also taken 534 wickets in ODI cricket. In this way, he has the record of taking the most wickets.

Muttiah Muralitharan Biopic film is named after his total of Test wickets. The script of 800 has been written by MS Sripati and he is also performing the responsibility of direction. Actor Madhur Mittal is playing the role of Muraleedharan. Madhur played the role of Salim in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The film is basically being made in Tamil and will be dubbed and released in Hindi and Telugu as well.

First look of Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic 800 is out

Muttiah Muralitharan, popularly known as Murali, turned 51 on Monday. In such a situation, on the occasion of his birthday, the first poster of the biopic made on him has brought double happiness for his fans.

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Muraleedharan's ancestors were from Tamil Nadu, India, who migrated to Sri Lanka to work as laborers in the tea plantations. The film is not just about Muralitharan's records in his cricketing career. The film is also the story of Muraleedharan's struggle and courage. Speaking to a media house, director Sripeeth said, "The film tells how a common man overcame all odds to become the number one bowler in the world through his determination, hard work and dedication. The film explores many aspects of Muralitharan's personality. Shows in which the ongoing turmoil in their own country has also been made the basis.

Talking about Muralitharan's cricket career, he took 800 wickets in 133 Test matches. His best performance is nine wickets for 51 runs in an inning. How lethal his bowling was can be gauged from the fact that he took 10 wickets in both innings in 22 Test matches. Muralitharan's record in ODIs has also been excellent. He has taken 534 wickets in 350 matches.

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