Dada First Look Out: Rajkummar Rao’s Epic Ganguly Avatar Wins the Internet

The makers of Dada, the highly anticipated biopic on former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, have officially unveiled the film’s title, first-look poster, and release date on the cricket legend’s birthday.

The biggest highlight of the announcement is Rajkummar Rao’s striking transformation into Ganguly. The first-look poster recreates one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history Sourav Ganguly’s unforgettable shirtless celebration from the Lord’s balcony after India’s dramatic two-wicket victory over England in the NatWest Series final on July 13, 2002.

The original celebration, where Ganguly waved his jersey from the Lord’s Cricket Ground pavilion, became a defining image of Indian cricket and symbolized the team’s fearless new attitude. Rajkummar Rao’s recreation of that historic moment has impressed fans, with many praising the actor’s look and attention to detail.

Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Dada promises to chronicle the inspiring journey of one of India’s most successful cricket captains. The film is produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under Luv Films, presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series, and DBL Entertainment.

The makers have also confirmed that Dada will hit theatres worldwide on May 14, 2027, and will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu.

With an iconic first look and a celebrated team behind the project, the Ganguly biopic has already generated massive buzz among cricket lovers and movie enthusiasts alike.

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