One thing that genuinely excited lot of cricket fans and Bollywood followers together has just been announced . Rajkummar Rao is officially playing Sourav Ganguly in upcoming biopic titled Dada: Sourav Ganguly Story . And honestly,this casting news alone is enough to make people stop and pay attention.
First look poster dropped on Ganguly's birthday itself which was a nice touch . And what that poster shows is not just any random cricket moment . It captures that legendary scene where Ganguly waved his jersey from Lord's balcony after India's stunning victory in 2002 NatWest Series final against England . Anyone who follows cricket even casually knows exactly what that image means . That one moment carries so much emotion for entire generation of Indian fans.
Release date has also been confirmed as May 14,2027 . So there is still some time but excitement is already building up quite fast.
Vikramaditya Motwane is directing this film . That name attached to project instantly raises expectations because his storytelling approach has always been distinctive and thoughtful . Combination of subject like Ganguly and director like Motwane… that itself feels promising.
And Rajkummar Rao's preparation for this role is not small thing either .
Few key details worth noting about this project:
- Rao underwent rigorous physical training and cricket coaching to authentically portray Ganguly's batting style.
- Film is produced by Luv Films and marks seventh biographical role in Rao's career.
- Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story releases on May 14,2027.
What makes this casting particularly interesting is timing of announcement itself . Just days before this poster reveal,Rao was seen in completely different real-life portrayal playing Ujjwal Nikam in film Prahaar . Two very different real people,two very different worlds . And he apparently moves between both without missing step . People have been calling him Bollywood's true chameleon for long time and honestly,it is getting harder to disagree with that.
Beyond cricket skills,this film is also expected to explore Ganguly's leadership qualities that genuinely transformed Indian cricket during that era . His captaincy,his aggressive approach,his way of building team confidence… all of that needs to come through on screen . That is much harder to portray than just copying batting stance.
Produced under Luv Films,this project has been generating quiet but steady buzz ever since filming started . Sports biopics in India carry lot of weight because audiences have personal emotional connection to these stories . Ganguly especially is not just cricketer for many people . He is symbol of defiance,pride and transformation.
And that is exactly what makes this film interesting to watch out for . Can Rajkummar Rao capture not just man but what that man meant to millions of people watching from home during those early 2000s matches…
