The morning shows of the film 800 on Friday were cancelled in the suburbs of Chennai earlier today due to low occupancy.
Written and helmed by MS Sripathy and produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures. The biopic on the life of cricketer Muthaiah Muralitharan, titled 800, was released today, on October 6.
Enjoying a known story, especially one about a famous personality, largely depends on its engaging narration. This is particularly crucial for biopics, and it is where the director, M.S. Sripathy, falls short in leaving a lasting impression.
Audiences typically seek a deeper exploration of incidents they are already familiar with from various sources. In the case of 800, there are numerous such incidents in Muttaih Muralitharan’s life. Regrettably, in the process of showcasing them, the director fails to establish an emotional connection with the audience.
The screenplay could have been more finely crafted, providing ample opportunities to elevate several scenes, which were unfortunately missed, resulting in a less memorable biopic.
The musical score could have been better, and the blame falls on Ghibran for not enhancing the emotional depth of key scenes.
On the whole, 800 is a biopic that works only in parts. The film’s highlights are the exemplary performance of Madhur Mittal as Muttaih Muralitharan and a few emotional scenes in the second half. However, it is marred by a sluggish screenplay in both halves, a lack of high-impact moments, and emotional depth in certain places.
