‘Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story’ FIRST LOOK out: Rajkummar Rao recreates iconic Lord’s balcony moment; fans say ‘He didn’t play, he changed the game’ | Hindi Movie News
The makers of ‘DADA: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ unveiled the film’s first-look poster on the occasion of Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday, giving audiences their first glimpse of Rajkummar Rao as the former Indian cricket captain. The reveal instantly grabbed attention on social media, with fans praising the actor’s transformation and expressing excitement for the much-awaited sports biopic.Rajkummar also marked the special occasion by sharing the poster on his social media handles. Along with the image, he penned a birthday message for the cricket icon. He wrote, “Happy Birthday our dearest Dada. @souravganguly #Dada #DadaTheSouravGangulyStory.”
Poster recreates an iconic cricketing moment
The first-look poster pays tribute to one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history. Rajkummar Rao is seen recreating Sourav Ganguly’s famous celebration on the balcony of Lord’s Cricket Ground following India’s historic victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. Standing shirtless with a giant Indian tricolour in the background, Rajkummar closely mirrors the iconic image associated with Ganguly’s captaincy era. The poster prominently features the title “DADA” along with the subtitle “The Sourav Ganguly Story.”Adding to its impact is the tagline, “He Didn’t Just Play The Game, He Changed It.”
Fans flood social media with praise
Soon after the poster was released, social media was filled with congratulatory messages and birthday wishes. Many users appreciated Rajkummar Rao’s casting, while others expressed confidence that the film would do well at the box office.One fan wrote, “All the very best @rajkummar_rao bhaiya.”Another commented, “Hope you are going to be brilliant as Always.”Several users also predicted a successful theatrical run for the biopic. One fan shared, “Movie going to be blockbuster.” Birthday wishes for Ganguly also poured in through the comments section. One user wrote, “Happy birthday Balaji.” Another fan expressed excitement about seeing Ganguly’s journey on the big screen, writing, “Excited to see Dadagiri on big screen.”
A strong cast brings Ganguly’s journey alive
The upcoming film will trace the remarkable life and cricketing career of Sourav Ganguly, who transformed Indian cricket during his tenure as captain and inspired a new generation of players. Rajkummar Rao headlines the project in the title role. Tanya Maniktala has been cast as Dona Ganguly, while Saswata Chatterjee will portray Chandi Ganguly. Veteran actor Gajraj Rao essays the role of former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, one of the key figures in Ganguly’s cricketing journey.‘DADA: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ is scheduled to arrive in theatres on May 14, 2027. The release coincides with the extended Eid holiday period.
