The makers of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story have unveiled the first-look poster of the much-awaited biopic, offering the first glimpse of Rajkummar Rao as former India captain Sourav Ganguly. The announcement was made on Ganguly’s birthday, with the makers also confirming that the film will hit theatres worldwide on May 14, 2027.
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The first-look poster recreates one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history with Ganguly waving his jersey from the Lord’s balcony after India’s memorable NatWest Trophy triumph over England in 2002. The celebration remains one of the defining images of Ganguly’s captaincy and Indian cricket.
Rajkummar Rao steps into Ganguly’s shoes
The biopic would showcase the emergence of the talented cricketer to become one of the best captains of the national team. The filmmakers would focus on bringing back some major events from his career and personal life, with an emphasis on his qualities of leadership and perseverance which have helped change the Indian cricket.
The creators revealed the poster via social media, providing the audience with a first glimpse of Rajkummar Rao in the role of the ex-captain. This move received quite an enthusiastic response from both sports fans and cinema-goers as it took place on his birthday.
Release date of Dada announced
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story is a production of Vikramaditya Motwane, which is being directed by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg from Luv Films. The production company behind Dada is T-Series and DBL along with Gulshan Kumar and Bhushan Kumar.
Having proven himself through his amazing performances in biopics and character dramas, Rajkummar Rao will head one of the biggest productions of his career.
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The first-look poster released on Sourav Ganguly’s birthday, hints that the film will revisit several landmark moments from Ganguly’s journey, beginning with his unforgettable Lord’s balcony celebration. The makers have confirmed that Dada will release in cinemas worldwide on May 14, 2027, during an extended holiday weekend.
FAQs
When is Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story releasing?
The Rajkummar Rao-starrer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14, 2027.
Who is directing the Sourav Ganguly biopic?
The film is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and stars Rajkummar Rao as former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
