Cricketer M. Muralitharan, Madhur Mittal Photos in Lucknow for film 800

TIL Desk Lucknow/ Cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran who is regarded as one of the greatest spinners was in town to promote the biopic ‘800’. Film 800 is based on his life story and is titled on the number of wickets Muralidaran has taken in test crickets which is also a record yet to be broken.

Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire actor Madhur Mittal will be seen portraying the role of the legendary Sri Lankan spinner in his biopic. The film produced by Vivek Rangachari, directed by M S Sripathy, will release on October 6 in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.

Murali and Madhur interacted with press here and were seen at Shalimar Mall in the evening.

Speaking about the film Murali said, “you all have seen me playing cricket. The film is much more than that. It’s a story of my childhood and the struggles that I had to phase in my personal and professional journey.”

Speaking about portraying the legend on screen Madhur said, “It was challenging but I saw a lot of his videos and tried to learn mannerism. I met Murali sir just once before starting the shoot and the only advice he gave me was that I shouldn’t try and mimic him. I have tried doing justice and I hope he and his family like the portrayal.”

When asked about his experience in Lucknow, Murali said, “I have a few friends here in Lucknow. I have visited the city before. I am happy and humbled with the love that the people in this city has showered on us.”