Release Date: October 06, 2023
123Telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Actors: Madhur Mittal, Nazar, Mahima Nambiar, Narine, Sarath Lohitswa and others
Director: MS Sripathy
Producer: Vivek Rangachari
Music: Gibran
Cinematography: RD Rajasekhar
Editor: Praveen KL
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“800” starring Madhur Mittal in the main lead is based on the life of Sri Lankan legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. Let’s find out in the review whether this film directed by director MS Sripathi has come in the sports backdrop and has become a successful film or not.
Story:
If we come to the story of this film.. Before 1940, during the birth of cricket, it was being spread to many countries by the English, some immigrants from Tamil Nadu settled in Sri Lanka as part of the migration. Muttiah Muralidharan’s family was one of those who settled there. And how did Muttiah Muralidharan (Madhur Mittal), who grew interested in this cricket that has spread in Sri Lanka since his childhood, actually entered into cricket? Why does he, a Tamilian, stick to the Sri Lankan team? What are the challenges he faced growing up in his personal life as well as his cricketing side? Why did he retire with exactly 800 wickets? If you want to know the answer to many interesting questions, this movie is a must watch.
Plus Points:
The main plus point of this film is for Madhur Mittal who appeared in the role of Muttiah. It can be said that he is the perfect casting for this role. Apart from that, he has convinced himself in this role. All kinds of emotions are well delivered.
Besides, the depth in the second half of the movie, some emotional scenes are very good. Along with these, some people will know many points in Muralidharan’s life that some people don’t know. Also they were well presented by the director. Also some episodes where Murali shows his hand bowling are good.
The way he wants to prove himself is a good point whether Muralidharan is in such pain in his personal life. In this film, along with these, the main actors Nazar, Arul Das Mahima Nambiar and others who appeared in the film were impressive in the scope of their roles.
Minus Points:
Mainly, this movie is similar to the sport back drop movies that have come so far, but it is not completely impressive. The biography of a sportsperson taluka means many people expect high moments and challenges in his professional life. But how they are presented is also key there.
But this film misses the mark exceptionally well. There are many scenes related to Muttiah’s cricket life but they are not very interesting. Except for a few scenes which are not that impressive. Also, the first half of the movie seems to be lagging a lot. This gives a feeling of boredom here and there.
Also, the narration screenplay in the movie needs to be designed better. In addition to this, the VFX in many scenes are seen in very low quality. Also, background score is very important in biopics, the grander it is, the more it elevates the film, but in this case, it doesn’t seem that impressive. But with these, a legendary cricketer’s movie seems incomplete.
Technical category:
The production values in this film are not bad. There are still some technical precautions to be taken. Music by Gibran is just okay. The cinematography by RD Rajasekhar is impeccable. The tone of the movie is shown well. Editing by Praveen KL needs to be done better. Telugu dubbing is good though.
When it comes to the director MS Sripathi..it must be said that he has done a range work that seems just ok for this film. Some emotions are missing, but everything else does not bring the feeling of watching a super bio pic. Sports – He could not handle emotion properly. The screenplay and narration should be designed to be more engaging.
Verdict:
On the whole, there are only a few good things in this biopic “800” which came after a long time regarding the sports back drop. Madhur Mittal gives a very sincere attempt as Muttiah Muralidharan. Also, some emotions in the second half are good. But if you go to this film for such high moments related to cricket, you will be disappointed. That’s why it’s okay to have a look just for what happened in Muralidharan’s personal life with very low expectations.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
