The official first-look poster for Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story has been officially unveiled, directly celebrating the cricket legend's 54th birthday. Alongside the visual reveal, the makers locked the worldwide theatrical release date for May 14, 2027, targeting a major release during the extended Eid holiday weekend. The film is being helmed by acclaimed director Vikramaditya Motwane (known for Udaan, Lootera and Trapped). It is produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under the banner of Luv Films, and presented by T-Series. The cinematography of the movie is headed by Sidharth Diwan who previously worked on cinematic masterpieces like Qala and Trapped. Rajkumar Rao plays the lead role of the former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly while OTT sensation Tanya Maniktala will take upon the role of his wife, Sona Ganguly.
Popular actors like, Rahul Dev Bose, Gajraj Rao and young actor Vedant Sinha will also be a part of this biopic. The first-look teaser poster was officially unveiled on July 8, 2026, coinciding with Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday. The poster features Rajkummar Rao recreating Ganguly’s most iconic career milestone: swirling his India jersey shirtless on the Lord’s balcony after winning the 2002 NatWest Series final against England. The tagline on the poster reads, “He didn’t just play the game, he changed it.” Upon seeing the poster, Ganguly publicly endorsed it, calling it "The best gift ever!" and stating he cannot wait to see Rajkummar recreate his signature cover drive on screen.
Inside the making of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story ahead of 2027 release
The movie will capture Ganguly's dynamic trajectory, from his roots as a young talent in Kolkata to becoming one of India's most fierce, transformative captains who changed the attitude of Indian cricket internationally. It will also spotlight personal milestones, including his relationship with his wife Dona through a rumored musical sequence. To accurately absorb the "Prince of Calcutta's" specific mannerisms, swagger, and cricket posture, Rajkummar Rao stayed at Ganguly’s Kolkata residence. Additionally, Rao's real-life fluency in Bengali (learned from his wife, Patralekhaa) is helping him capture the required regional dialect and accent seamlessly. After kicking off production in early 2026, shooting has taken place across extensive real-life locations including Eden Gardens, Ganguly’s ancestral home in Behala, and the Dukhiram Cricket Coaching Centre in Kolkata where his career first began.
Future schedules are planned on-site at Lord’s in London and parts of Australia. Principal photography for Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story officially began in April 2026. The production houses officially announced the start of shooting in the first week of April 2026. The crew wrapped up its first major leg of shooting in Mumbai studios, focusing primarily on indoor narrative scenes and family character interactions. The production team is scheduled to head to England this month (July 2026) to film the prominent overseas milestones at Lord's, The Oval, and Yorkshire.
