800 is the biopic of legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralidharan.
Directed by Sripathy, the film has been released .
Story: 800 is the life story of Muttiah Muralidharan. He is from a Tamil background and was born in Sri Lanka.
The film tells the story of a legendary cricketer who battled hard both on and off the field to prove himself.
Performances: Madhur Mittal played the role of Murali and he has done a wonderful job.
Be it his body language or the way he imitated Murali’s bowling action, Madhur has done a great job.
The entire film is based on him and Madhur was amazing in the second half.
Nasser plays a key role in the film and he was good as always.
The actor who played the role of Arjuna Ranatunga was amazing and the rest of the cast was just okay.
Technicalities: The production values of the film are very good. The backdrop and the visuals are neat.
The cricket matches could have been staged in a more real manner. The editing is okay but it needed more cuts in the second half.
The Telugu dubbing and VFX are excellent, but more popular actors in key roles would have improved the overall quality of dialogues and productiondesign.
Analysis: 800 is the life story of legendary cricketer Muralidharan which showcases the life story right from his childhood onwards.
The back story of the Tamil people facing issues in Sri Lanka has been showcased in a very interesting manner.
The entire first half is used for this and the struggles that Murali faced in every aspect of his life are shown in a very emotional manner.
The film highlights key moments of Murali being called for chucking, focusing on his hardships and his triumphant return.
The second half of the film showcases Murali's struggle as a Tamil in Sri Lanka, highlighting the foreign media's trolls and his resilience in overcoming them.
The only drawback is the makers should have added some high moments to make the film dramatic.
In a way, 800 depicts the pain that Murali went through to become the player he is.
The actor who played Murali has done a wonderful job and adds a lot of depth to the film.
Cricket lovers will find out so many issues about Murali in a good way and enjoy the narration. Those who do not love cricket will have other options.
Verdict: Overall, 800 is a moving sports drama that has some good moments.
The film's slow pacing and predictable plot make Murali's life journey captivating, making viewers connect with the narration and enjoy the film.