Bollywood and cricket—name a more iconic Indian duo, we’ll wait! After MS Dhoni: The Untold Story left fans misty-eyed and madly in love with Sushant Singh Rajput’s powerful portrayal of the cricketing legend, another power-packed innings is loading. And this time, it’s Dada’s turn. Get ready, because Rajkummar Rao is set to don the jersey and bring Sourav Ganguly’s fiery journey to 70mm glory!
Rajkummar Rao to play Sourav Ganguly on screen!
Brace yourselves, cricket buffs and cinema lovers—Rajkummar Rao just confirmed he’s stepping into the shoes (and swag) of The Prince of Kolkata himself! Yup, the powerhouse performer is all set to bring Sourav Ganguly’s larger-than-life cricketing saga to the big screen. Nervous? So is Rajkummar. Excited? WE. ARE. SCREAMING
“It’s Official!” – And Straight From The Star Himself
After Ganguly casually dropped hints about his dream casting, Rajkummar Rao finally made it official. “Yes, I’m playing him,” he confessed to NDTV with the kind of humility we adore. “It’s a huge responsibility.” No kidding, when you’re portraying the man who waved his shirt at Lord’s and gave India some of its fiercest cricketing moments!
Ranbir Who? Ayushmann What? Dada Approved This Casting
Whispers were loud—Ranbir Kapoor? Ayushmann Khurrana? But guess who got the final nod from Dada himself? Rajkummar Rao has not just earned the role, he’s earned Ganguly’s blessing. That’s more than half the battle won, TBH
Mark Those Calendars – Dada Arrives December 2025!
Sourav Ganguly confirmed it: the film is scheduled to hit theatres next December, with cameras set to roll from January. Pre-production is already in beast mode—scripts, setups, storyboarding—and once that’s done, it’s lights, camera, action on this cricket-meets-cinema magic.
What’s next for Rajkummar?
Between gearing up for Dada, and promoting his upcoming film Maalik (dropping July 11), Rajkummar is clearly batting on both ends of the pitch. Is he nervous about playing one of India’s most iconic captains? Yes. But is he also going to crush it like a pro? You bet.
From Offside Swag to Onscreen Brilliance
Sourav Ganguly wasn’t just a cricketer—he was an emotion, a revolution in cricket whites. And with Rajkummar Rao at the helm of this biopic, we’re expecting not just cover drives, but cinematic sixers. So, buckle up folks—because the story of Bengal’s Tiger is about to be told like never before.
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