Rajkummar Rao spent Mahashtami in the most fitting way possible for an actor preparing to play Sourav Ganguly on screen, by stepping straight into the former India captain’s Kolkata world. Ganguly hosted Rao and producer Ankur Garg at his home during Durga Puja before taking them through some of the city’s most recognisable pandals, turning a festive appearance into a striking early moment in the journey of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story.
As Kolkata pulsed with Durga Puja crowds and lights, the visit instantly stood out as more than a ceremonial stop. Rao was not just attending a celebration linked to the man he will portray in Vikramaditya Motwane’s upcoming biopic, he was sharing in a deeply personal annual tradition rooted in Ganguly’s home city and public identity.
Rajkummar Rao Steps Into Ganguly’s Kolkata
The celebrations began at Ganguly’s residence, where Rao and Garg joined the family’s Durga Puja festivities and exchanged festive greetings. From there, the trio headed out into the city for pandal-hopping, visiting major festive landmarks including Maddox Square and Allen Park, where they joined devotees in offering prayers and taking in Kolkata’s unmistakable Puja atmosphere.
For a film centred on one of Indian cricket’s most recognisable figures, the Mahashtami outing gave audiences an early real-world image of the actor and the legend together in a setting that felt authentic to Ganguly’s life beyond the stadium. It rooted the biopic in the cultural space that has long shaped his public story.
Film Details And Release Date
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and DBL, and is backed by Luv Films. Its worldwide theatrical release is scheduled for May 14, 2027.
The project has drawn steady attention ever since Rao was confirmed to headline the biographical drama. With Ganguly remaining one of Indian cricket’s most influential and widely followed figures, the film already carries both sporting legacy and mainstream screen interest.
Rajkummar Rao’s Recent And Upcoming Work
The Ganguly biopic arrives during an active stretch in Rao’s career. In 2024, he moved between sharply different spaces with Srikanth, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and the blockbuster Stree 2, reinforcing the range that has defined his work in recent years. In 2025, he followed that run with Bhool Chuk Maaf and Maalik, continuing to balance commercial projects with performance-driven roles. His recent release was Prahaar.
That makes Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story a notable next chapter. Rao now has a major star-led biographical film on his slate, and this Mahashtami appearance in Kolkata has already given that casting a lived-in, culturally rooted image as interest around the project builds toward its 2027 release.
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