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800(2023)

8.5/10
Tamil159 mins

800 (2023) is a 159-minute Tamil film directed by MS Sripathy. Starring Yog Japee, Narain and Madhur Mittal. With an audience rating of 8.5/10 and a good performer, 55+ crores verdict at the box office, 800 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:MS Sripathy
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 3 Nov 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
3 November 2023
Theatrical Release
6 October 2023
Director
MS Sripathy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

Against every odd stacked by politics, prejudice, and a wrist that defied biomechanical logic, Muttiah Muralitharan spun his way into cricket immortality — and this biographical drama captures that ascent with the weight it deserves. Director M. S. Sripathy traces Murali's journey from a Tamil Sri Lankan boy navigating ethnic tension to the most prolific wicket-taker the sport has ever seen, grounding the sports narrative in a rarely-told cultural truth. It's a film that earns its emotional crescendos because the real story is already extraordinary enough.

From humble beginnings to cricket legend.

Film Details

8.5Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 October 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known As800 The Movie

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title '800' refers to Muttiah Muralitharan's record-breaking total number of Test wickets.
  • Director M. S. Sripathy is a former assistant to acclaimed director Mani Ratnam.
  • Actor Madhur Mittal, who plays Muralitharan, had to undergo extensive training to master the bowler's unique action.
  • The film faced some public protests in Sri Lanka before its release due to the political context of its subject.
  • It was shot in key locations from Muralitharan's life, including Sri Lanka, India, and England.
  • The movie highlights his relationship with his coach, who was instrumental during his early career challenges.
  • This is one of the few major Tamil biopics centered on a sports figure who is not primarily Indian.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in 800

Actor-Director of Photography4 films
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films
Director of Photography-Actor2 films

Frequently Asked Questions