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800 Trailer: Muttiah Muralitharan’s Biopic Sheds Light On Untold Story of Sri Lankan Cricketer, Movie Set for October 6 Release (Watch Video)

Muralitharan is widely acknowledged as one of cricket's greatest bowlers, with an outstanding record of 800 Test wickets and more than 530 wickets in ODIs.

800 Trailer: Muttiah Muralitharan’s Biopic Sheds Light On Untold Story of Sri Lankan Cricketer, Movie Set for October 6 Release (Watch Video)

The trailer of  800 offers a compelling glimpse into the untold story of Muttiah Muralitharan played by Madhurr Mittal. It opens with a focus on the turbulent events in 1970s Sri Lanka, a time marked by violent pogroms targeting the Tamil minority. The trailer vividly portrays the challenges faced by the Tamil population during this period. A poignant moment captures a young man, clad in a white cricket jersey, kneeling before an armed soldier who holds him at gunpoint. The voiceover highlights the immense struggle faced by someone emerging from a community of migrant laborers, emphasizing the difficulty of gaining recognition as a citizen. 800 The Movie: Muttiah Muralitharan and Sanath Jayasuriya Arrive in Mumbai for the Trailer Launch.

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