800 (2023) on Netflix
Muttiah Muralitharan, an ethnic Tamil, bowls for Sri Lanka. His action is called for chucking, and he has to keep proving his commitment to the country's team and fans.
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Plot summary
Cricket is where Muttiah Muralitharan finds solace, and where he stands up to bullies. He is an ethnic Tamil playing for Sri Lanka, so he has to show the team and its supporters that his commitment to the country is real. The story sets nationality against humanity. His bowling action is called for chucking, and the dispute briefly derails his career. He begins as an excitable pace bowler.
Cast
- King Ratnamas Arjuna Ranatunga
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about 800 (2023)
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- 800 was originally announced with Vijay Sethupathi starring, but he drew criticism, and cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan released a statement asking the actor to drop out, saying he did not want Sethupathi to "face any kind of trouble".
- Tamil Nadu's political parties spoke out against the making of the film, while supporters of the project said Muttiah Muralitharan's story would be important in telling the untold story of Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka.
