Vijay Sethupathi opts out of Muthiah Muralidaran biopic '800'

Vijay Sethupathi has been making the headlines recently after signing 800. The film is the biopic of legendary spinner Muthiah Muralidaran. Muralidaran has released a statement requesting Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of the film. Vijay Sethupathi has shared the statement on his social media handle.
Muthiah Muralidaran has shared a statement requesting Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of the film since he has been receiving flak for signing the film.The statement said, ‘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. There are people who have a wrong understanding of my views who are behind Vijay Sethupathi. I don’t want one of the best actors in Tamil Nadu to go through this. Also, fearing the consequences Vijay Sethupathi could face for signing the film in future, I request him to opt out of the film.’

‘I have never given up when I have faced obstacles in my life. Similarly I will overcome this obstacle. I accepted my biopic because I thought it would be an inspiration for youngsters and young 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. I would like to thank the press, media channels, politicians, Kollywood actors, Vijay Sethupathi fans and Tamil people for supporting me during this time.’
When asked to clarify on Vijay Sethupathi's cryptic tweet, the film's spokesperson confirmed, "Yes, Vijay Sethupathi is opting out of the project."
The film is directed by MS Sripathy. Sam CS is composing music for the film.