Poster Unveiled on July 8 for Dada Ganguly Biopic

The first-look poster for the upcoming biographical film "Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story" was unveiled on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, coinciding with the former Indian cricket captain's 54th birthday. The poster features lead actor Rajkummar Rao recreating one of the most iconic moments in Indian sports history: Ganguly's shirtless, flag-waving celebration from the Lord's balcony after India's dramatic victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final.

The poster's release was met with enthusiastic reactions online. Ganguly himself called it "the best birthday gift ever" in a social media post, adding that he could not wait to see Rao play his signature cover drive. The actor had shared the image with a birthday wish for the cricket legend. Several celebrities and fans also expressed excitement in comment sections, with many praising the casting of Rao for the demanding role. However, the visual design of the poster also sparked some debate on social media, with a number of users criticizing it as appearing artificial or fan-made.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under the Luv Films banner, the biopic aims to...