Jawan star Vijay Sethupathi was reportedly the first choice to play Muttiah Muralitharan in his biopic, 800.
Source: Bollywoodlife.com | Sep 28, 2023Vijay Sethupathi is currently basking in the success of his recent blockbuster, Jawan.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comOver the years, Vijay has established himself as a bankable star in the South Indian film industry and is one of the top choices of filmmakers.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comThe actor was reportedly approached to play ace Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in his upcoming biopic, 800.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comIn an interview, Muttiah revealed that Vijay was the makers’ first choice and had also agreed to play the lead role in the film.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comThe cricketer also revealed that Vijay was a fan of his career and thus agreed to come on board.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comWhile Vijay was keen on playing the lead role in 800, massive outrage against his casting in the film led to his exit.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comMuttiah said in an interview that Vijay was under extreme pressure to leave the film and his family was also being threatened.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comThe cricketer said that he did not want to sabotage Vijay’s career for his biopic and thus decided to replace the actor.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comAfter Vijay’s exit, Slumdog Millionaire actor Madhurr Mittal got on board to play Muttiah Muralitharan in his biopic.
Source: Bollywoodlife.comThe film will be released worldwide on October 6 in multiple languages including Tamil, English, and Sinhala.
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