800: The Movie is a biopic of Sri Lanka’s legendary spinner Muthaiah Muralidharan. Slumdog Millionaire fame Madhuur Mittal played the lead role while Mahima Nambiar played Madhimalar. Directed by MS Sripathy, the film is scheduled for a grand release on October 6. Veteran producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad is releasing the film. The film’s pre-release event will take place on 25th September in Hyderabad.
Indian former cricketer and specialist test batsman VVS Laxman will grace the pre-release event as chief guest. Sivalenka Prasad said, “VVS Laxman and Muralidharan might be competitors on the field, but they are good friends off the field. As Laxman shares a good rapport with Muthaiah Muralidharan, he agreed to attend the event, and we are thankful to him.”
Sivalenka Prasad said,” Muthaiah Muralidharan is adored by Indians too. During the trailer launch event, we witnessed the amount of respect Sachin Tendulkar has for him. The trailer struck a chord with the audience, and they are eagerly waiting for the film’s release. Not just cricket, the film will showcase the unknown side of the legendary cricketer. It will be high on emotions.” Vivek Rangachari, under Movie Train Motion Pictures, has produced this flick. Ghibran composed the tunes.