To celebrate the birthday of Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, film producers have officially shared the title, release date, and first-look poster of his highly awaited biographical movie, titled Dada.
Actor Rajkummar Rao will play the lead role, stepping onto the screen to portray the famous cricket captain.
A Look Back at an Iconic Moment
The first-look poster instantly caught the public’s attention by recreating one of the most famous moments in Indian cricket history. On July 13, 2002, India won a thrilling match against England in the NatWest Series final at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, winning by two wickets. To celebrate the victory, Sourav Ganguly took off his jersey and waved it from the balcony of the Lord’s pavilion. The new movie poster copies this unforgettable image with incredible detail.
The Creative Team Behind the Movie
A major team of filmmakers and production houses is coming together to bring Ganguly’s life story to the big screen:
- Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
- Producers: Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg
- Presented by: Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series, and DBL Entertainment
- Production Company: Luv Films
Release Date
Fans will have to wait a little while longer to see the story unfold. Dada is scheduled to hit theaters on May 14, 2027. The movie will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu.