The cricketing world and cinema lovers have a major reason to celebrate today. On the occasion of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday, the makers of the highly anticipated biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story have officially unveiled the film’s first-look poster. Featuring Rajkummar Rao in the titular role, the striking reveal offers fans their first glimpse of the actor’s transformation into one of India’s most iconic sporting leaders.
The first-look poster captures a defining chapter in Indian sports history: the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord’s Cricket Ground. In a powerful recreation, Rajkummar Rao is seen shirtless, waving his blue jersey from the famous Lord’s balcony—a spontaneous and aggressive gesture that originally symbolized a new, fearless era for Indian cricket under Ganguly’s captaincy.
The resemblance is uncanny, with Rao mirroring the intensity and specific expressions that made the moment legendary. Sharing the poster on social media, Sourav Ganguly himself expressed his excitement, calling it the “best gift ever” and praising Rao’s commitment to the role.
The makers strategically unveiled the first look on Sourav Ganguly’s birthday, making the announcement even more special for cricket fans.
The occasion served as a fitting tribute to the former Indian captain, whose leadership transformed Indian cricket during one of its most defining eras. By releasing the first official poster on his birthday, the production team celebrated Ganguly’s enduring legacy while officially launching the promotional campaign for the biopic.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story reunites the director with Rajkummar Rao following their successful 2016 collaboration, Trapped. The film promises to chronicle Ganguly’s inspiring journey from a budding cricket prodigy in Kolkata to his tenure as one of the most successful and influential captains in the history of the sport.
The narrative is expected to delve into the challenges he faced, his resilience on and off the field, and the legacy he left behind by fostering an aggressive, winning mindset within the Indian team.
The film is backed by a powerhouse production team. It is produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under their banner, Luv Films. The project is presented by Gulshan Kumar and Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, in collaboration with DBL.
Marking a significant date on the cinema calendar, the makers have confirmed that the biographical drama will arrive in theaters worldwide on May 14, 2027. The release is strategically timed to coincide with an extended holiday weekend, ensuring a massive opening for what is poised to be one of the most anticipated sports biopics of the year.
As the first-look poster captures the essence of one of Indian cricket’s greatest leaders, expectations continue to rise for a film that promises to celebrate courage, ambition, leadership, and perseverance. With its theatrical release scheduled for May 14, 2027, Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story is poised to bring the extraordinary journey of the man affectionately known as “Dada” to audiences across the globe in a cinematic tribute worthy of his remarkable legacy.
