‘Dada’ First Look Unleashed: Rajkummar Rao Recreates Sourav Ganguly’s Iconic Lord’s Moment; Release Date Locked

The wait is officially over. On the occasion of legendary former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly’s birthday, the makers of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story have dropped the film’s highly anticipated first-look poster. Alongside the visual reveal, the team officially locked a worldwide theatrical release date for May 14, 2027, aiming to capitalize on an extended holiday weekend.
Recreating Cricket History
The first-look poster delivers a massive dose of nostalgia, featuring Rajkummar Rao embodying one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian sports:
The Iconic Celebration: Rao is seen perfectly recreating Ganguly’s fiery, shirtless jersey-waving celebration from the Lord’s balcony following India’s historic 2002 NatWest Trophy victory against England. The Transformation: The poster gives fans their first real glimpse into Rao’s meticulous physical and stylistic transformation into the cricket icon. The makers have released the first look of the film Dada, how about checking the same as under:
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What to Expect From the Biopic
The film aims to trace Ganguly’s journey from a promising young talent into the powerhouse captain who radically transformed the mindset of Indian cricket. It will dive deep into his personal and professional life, highlighting the sheer determination, resilience, and revolutionary leadership that defined his legacy.
Powerhouse Creative Team
The film has a powerhouse creative team with Directors like Vikramaditya Motwane, while the makers include Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg (Luv Films) and it is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series, and DBL
With production moving steadily and a prime summer 2027 release date now secured, this biopic is positioning itself to be one of the biggest cinematic events for movie buffs and cricket enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.



