Vijay Sethupathi pulls out of 800 film

[zarathustra]

Muttiah Muralitharan in a statement said that fearing the consequences that Vijay Sethupathi could face for signing 800 in his career, he requests him to opt-out of the film.

FP Trending October 19, 2020 17:51:38 IST

Vijay Sethupathi has announced his decision to opt-out of the film titled 800, a biopic on Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. The actor took to Twitter to share a recent statement by the cricketer and wrote, "Thank you and goodbye."

According to The Times of India, Muralitharan requested Sethupathi to opt out of 800 since he has been receiving criticism for signing the film.

The actor tweeted a statement that he received from Muralitharan that read, "I am releasing this statement since there is a lot of controversy in Tamil Nadu around my biopic 800. I am aware of the flak Vijay Sethuapthi has been receiving for signing my biopic.”

He added that there are people who are behind Sethupathi who have a wrong understanding of his views and he does not want one of the best actors in Tamil Nadu to go through this.

The cricketer in his statement further said that fearing the consequences that Sethupathi could face for signing 800 in future, he requests him to opt out of the film.

 

Muralitharan added that he has never given up when he has faced obstacles in his life and he will overcome this obstacle too. The cricketer said that he accepted his biopic because he thought it would inspire youngsters and aspiring cricketers.

"I believe we will overcome this obstacle and take this film to the audience. The makers of the film have told me they will come out with an announcement on the film soon, I would be helping them in all the ways I can,” he said, adding that he would like to thank the press, various media houses, politicians, actors from Kollywood, fans of Vijay Sethupathi fans and Tamil people for showing their support.

A controversy had sparked after Sethupathi agreed to play the lead in the biopic of the Sri Lankan spinner. According to Scroll a number of political parties and Tamil nationalist sympathisers claimed that the film is an attempt to whitewash a figure who is problematic in Sri Lanka.

They were of the opinion that Sethupathi should not glorify Muralitharan, whose politics, they alleged, damaged to the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils.

A few days back the legendary cricketer had issued a statement against people opposing Sethupati’s portrayal of the cricketer in 800. He had spoken about living through the Sri Lankan civil war as a Tamil and admitted that even though he was first hesitant when producers approached him to make a film on his life but later thought that it might be the right opportunity to acknowledge people who were instrumental in his path towards success.

On October 8, Sethupathi had announced the launch of 800. The title of the film is based on the number of Test wickets that the cricketer has taken in his career in sports.

The film is being produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures and Dar Motion Pictures. The film will be directed by MS Sripathy and shooting is scheduled to begin sometime in early 2021.

[r2d2]

disco ayipoyindi.. earlier in the day..

[Dabbakai]

What’s the reason why backlash ?? 

[sattipandu]

Ayyoo 

[tom bhayya]

54 minutes ago, Dabbakai said:

What’s the reason why backlash ?? 

pichandi 

[Spartan]

Murali behaved like a gentleman 

let a Sri Lankan do it.

[tacobell fan]

Mutthayya is Tamil drohi ani manavallu brief'd 

[zarathustra]

1 hour ago, Spartan said:

Murali behaved like a gentleman 

let a Sri Lankan do it.

That wont be authentic. Mutthaiah is a Tamilian from Sri lanka

[Ellen]

Ento

[Anais_nin]

biopic worshipping trend aapandira orey

[Ellen]

Just now, Anais_nin said:

biopic worshipping trend aapandira orey

I only like Bohemian Rhapsody and mahanati. Migita anni waste 

[Dabbakai]

12 minutes ago, Ellen said:

I only like Bohemian Rhapsody and mahanati. Migita anni waste 

Why those only 2 

[tacobell fan]

2 minutes ago, Dabbakai said:

Why those only 2 

ante Migilina biopic chusina, siggutho unable to admit.

[Ellen]

15 minutes ago, Dabbakai said:

Why those only 2 

A whole new generation is able to explore these two legends kada - Savitri and Freddie. Her movies chustam or some hit songs normal ga andarvi vinnatte vintam...but these biopics helped us connect to them personally ...so we listen or watch with a diff perspective. Mahanati more because of the screenplay and direction anko. Acting story antha light. 

But Bohemian Rhapsody everything was legendary... Rami nailed it as Freddie.. we got to explore this flamboyant guy who showed the world how to live like there is no tomorrow. I used to watch Freddie interviews and felt he had great swag ani ...but movie made me like him and the entire Queen band more

Nak ee type of connect vere biopics toh anipiyale...edo pai paina teesesi aapesaru.. 

[Ellen]

18 minutes ago, tacobell fan said:

ante Migilina biopic chusina, siggutho unable to admit.

Siggu why