Actor Vijay Sethupathi walked out of Muthiah Muralitharan biopic '800' after the veteran cricketer requested the actor amid raging controversy. Several people raised objection to Muralitharan's past support to former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was at the helm during the prolonged civil war that had gripped the country for almost three decades.

'800' controversy: Vijay Sethupathi opts out of Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic

Actor Vijay Sethupathi is all set to play Sri Lankan cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran in upcoming biopic titled ‘800’. The project will go on the floors from February or March next year.

Vijay Sethupathi to play Sri Lankan cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran in biopic

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'800' controversy: Vijay Sethupathi opts out of Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic

Vijay Sethupathi to play Sri Lankan cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran in biopic