creator of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story The first-look poster of the much-awaited biographical drama has been unveiled on the occasion of former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s birthday. Along with the poster, the team also confirmed that the film will release in theaters worldwide during an extended holiday weekend on May 14, 2027.
Dada to release on May 14, 2027: Rajkummar Rao brings Sourav Ganguly’s historic Lord’s moment to life in first poster
The first-look poster shows Rajkummar Rao recreating one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history. The actor is seen playing the role of Ganguly during the jersey-waving celebration from the balcony of Lord’s after India’s memorable NatWest Trophy win over England in 2002. This moment is one of the defining images of Ganguly’s captaincy and is widely remembered by cricket fans.
The film will showcase Ganguly’s journey from a promising young cricketer to one of India’s most influential captains. It aims to explore key moments in his personal and professional life, as well as highlight his leadership, determination and resilience that shaped his career and left a lasting impact on Indian cricket.
The makers shared the first-look poster on social media, giving fans a glimpse of Rajkummar Rao’s transformation into the former cricketer. The announcement has created excitement among both cinema buffs and cricket fans, especially as it coincides with Ganguly’s birthday.
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under the banner of Luv Films. The project is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and DBL.
Rajkummar Rao, who is known for portraying real-life personalities on screen, plays the role of Ganguly in what is expected to be one of his biggest films till date. The first-look poster reveals that the film will revisit several historic moments from the former Indian captain’s career, starting with one of his most famous celebrations on the field.
With the shooting of the film progressing and the release date now finalised, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story Set to hit theaters worldwide on May 14, 2027, it will bring the story of one of Indian cricket’s most successful captains to the big screen.
