Internet calls Rajkummar Rao misfit as Dada Sourav Ganguly; see reactions to poster
The first-look poster for actor Rajkummar Rao's upcoming sports biopic, Dada, was unveiled on July 8, drawing immediate reactions across social media. The response was sharply divided between immense excitement for cricketer Sourav Ganguly's life story and intense criticism of the actor's seemingly AI-generated appearance.
The poster for actor Rajkummar Rao's sports biopic, Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, was unveiled on July 8, drawing mixed reactions online. The film is based on the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. Social media reactions were divided after the poster was released. While some welcomed a screen adaptation of Ganguly's journey, others were not convinced by Rajkummar's appearance in the first look.
A section of X users expressed their excitement about seeing Sourav Ganguly's story being brought to the screen in Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story. At the same time, some users expressed reservations and said Rajkummar's look in the poster appeared AI-generated.
An X comment read, "Sourav Ganguly was my fav player at the time. He just clicked (sic)." A fan also commented, "If Rajkummar nails that down-the-ground step-out six and the god-level cover drive, it’s an automatic blockbuster. The God of the Off-Side meets one of the finest actors of our time. Can't wait (sic)!"
An X user wrote, "Man the first look Looks so ai generated (sic)." An X reaction also read, "No doubt Rajkumar is a good actor, but he seems like a misfit here. No peak detailing by the casting director (sic)."
The makers of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story unveiled the film's first-look poster on Sourav Ganguly's birthday and announced that it will release in cinemas on May 14, 2027. The film featuring Rajkummar as the former Indian skipper is set for a theatrical release on May 14, 2027.
The poster recreates Ganguly's well-known shirt-waving celebration from the Lord's balcony after India's NatWest Trophy win over England in 2002. The image has long been associated with a new phase in Indian cricket under Ganguly's leadership.
Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and DBL, and is a Luv Films production.
The poster for actor Rajkummar Rao's sports biopic, Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, was unveiled on July 8, drawing mixed reactions online. The film is based on the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. Social media reactions were divided after the poster was released. While some welcomed a screen adaptation of Ganguly's journey, others were not convinced by Rajkummar's appearance in the first look.
A section of X users expressed their excitement about seeing Sourav Ganguly's story being brought to the screen in Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story. At the same time, some users expressed reservations and said Rajkummar's look in the poster appeared AI-generated.
An X comment read, "Sourav Ganguly was my fav player at the time. He just clicked (sic)." A fan also commented, "If Rajkummar nails that down-the-ground step-out six and the god-level cover drive, it’s an automatic blockbuster. The God of the Off-Side meets one of the finest actors of our time. Can't wait (sic)!"
An X user wrote, "Man the first look Looks so ai generated (sic)." An X reaction also read, "No doubt Rajkumar is a good actor, but he seems like a misfit here. No peak detailing by the casting director (sic)."
The makers of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story unveiled the film's first-look poster on Sourav Ganguly's birthday and announced that it will release in cinemas on May 14, 2027. The film featuring Rajkummar as the former Indian skipper is set for a theatrical release on May 14, 2027.
The poster recreates Ganguly's well-known shirt-waving celebration from the Lord's balcony after India's NatWest Trophy win over England in 2002. The image has long been associated with a new phase in Indian cricket under Ganguly's leadership.
Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and DBL, and is a Luv Films production.
