The makers of ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ have unveiled the first look poster of the film. It gives the audience their first glimpse Rajkummar Rao like the former Indian cricket captain. Ganguly shared his excitement over the revelation, calling it a memorable birthday surprise.
The first look of ‘Dada’ recreates an iconic moment in cricket
The newly released poster pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in Indian cricket history. Rajkummar Rao is seen recreating Ganguly’s unforgettable celebration in the balcony at Lord’s Cricket Ground after India’s dramatic triumph in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final.
Sourav Ganguly shares his excitement
Soon after releasing the poster, Sourav Ganguly took to social media to express his happiness. The former captain wrote, “Best gift ever! Can’t wait to see you play on my cover! #RajkummarRao #Dada #DadaTheSouravGangulyStory #DadaFirstLook.” ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ will chronicle the extraordinary journey of one of India’s most influential cricket captains. The biographical drama is expected to follow Ganguly’s rise from a talented youngster in Calcutta to one of the most successful leaders in Indian cricket.The film will also explore the challenges and defining moments that shaped his career. Playing Sourav Ganguly is one of the biggest projects of Rajkummar Rao’s career. It is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and expectations are high. Apart from unveiling the first poster, the makers also confirmed the release date of the film. ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ is slated to hit theaters on May 14, 2027.On the other hand, Rajkummar Rao’s previous super hit film was the horror film ‘Stree 2’ which also received good reviews from the audience and critics. His recent release ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ received mixed reviews from the audience.