Rajkummar Rao Unveils His First Look As Sourav Ganguly On Dada’s Birthday
Rajkummar Rao unveiled his striking first look as Sourav Ganguly in ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’, recreating the iconic Lord’s celebration on the cricket legend’s birthday.
In a major treat for cinephiles and cricket enthusiasts alike, the first look of Rajkummar Rao from the highly anticipated upcoming biographical drama, ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’, has officially been unveiled. The striking look was unveiled today, July 8, 2026, perfectly timed with the former Indian cricket captain's birthday. The makers of the film dropped a power-packed first-look poster that showcases Rajkummar Rao's complete transformation into the legendary cricketing icon, capturing one of the most celebrated moments in Indian sports history.
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The newly released poster features Rajkummar Rao stepping directly into the shoes of Sourav Ganguly by recreating the historic shirtless celebration on the balcony of Lord's cricket ground. In the visual, a bare-chested Rajkummar is seen aggressively waving the Indian blue jersey over his head in a moment of pure triumph. An Indian tricolour flag billows prominently in the background as he stands on the balcony railing, capturing the raw energy and passion that defined Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy.
Check out the poster here:
The top of the poster boldly announces the casting and title: “RAJKUMMAR RAO IN & AS DADA: THE SOURAV GANGULY STORY”. Emphasising the fierce legacy of the former skipper, the bottom of the poster features an impactful tagline that reads: “HE DIDN'T JUST PLAY THE GAME, HE CHANGED IT.” Additionally, the first-look poster officially confirms the theatrical release date for the biopic, which is slated to hit the silver screens on May 14, 2027.
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Taking to his official Instagram handle to share the monumental first look, Rajkummar Rao dedicated the post to the cricket veteran on his special day. Sharing the image, the actor penned a warm and respectful caption: “Happy Birthday our dearest Dada. @souravganguly”.
The post immediately sent fans into a frenzy, accumulating massive engagement within moments of going live. The first look garnered over 20,100 likes, with Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan dropping a like to show his support for the project.
As with any major cinematic adaptation of a public icon, the first look has sparked intense debate and varying opinions across social media platforms. The comment section under Rajkummar Rao’s post quickly became a hub for fans to express their initial thoughts on the casting choice.
While many fans expressed excitement to see how the National Award-winning actor brings the cricketer’s journey to life, some users remained skeptical. One social media user, writing under the handle @chillnana98, commented, "I just thought, Rohit Saraf would’ve been the best cast for Dada’s role!!". Another critical netizen using the handle @thenostalgiccinephile expressed disappointment, simply stating, "Not good enough...".
With the official release date now locked for mid-2027, the initial look has successfully set the stage for what promises to be one of the biggest biographical releases of the coming year.
