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Rajkummar Rao confirmed to play Sourav Ganguly in official biopic releasing in 2026

The actor says he is learning Bengali and preparing to portray the former Indian cricket captain authentically on screen.

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Rajkummar Rao will play Sourav Ganguly in upcoming cricket biopic

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By Pooja PillaiJun 26, 2025
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Quick highlights:

  • Rajkummar Rao confirms he will play Sourav Ganguly in the cricketer’s biopic.
  • Says he is “nervous” but excited to take on the role of the former India captain.
  • Ganguly has personally backed the casting, calling Rao “the right person” for the role.
  • Film to begin shooting in January 2026, with a planned December 2026 release.

Rajkummar Rao is set to portray Sourav Ganguly in the highly awaited biopic on the former Indian cricket captain. The actor confirmed the casting in a recent interview, officially putting to rest months of speculation.

“Now that Dada has already said it, let me also make it official, yes, I am playing him,” Rao shared. Admitting he feels “nervous” about doing justice to such a towering personality, he added, “It’s a huge responsibility, but it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Rajkummar Rao and Sourav GangulyRajkummar Rao and Sourav Ganguly pictured side by side as biopic casting is confirmedGetty Images


Rajkummar Rao on taking up the challenge of playing Ganguly

Rao, who recently starred in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, is no stranger to biographical roles, having played figures like Shahid Azmi and Srikanth Bolla. Yet, stepping into the shoes of Sourav Ganguly, one of India’s most influential captains, is a different kind of pressure altogether.

The Stree actor shared that he has been learning Bengali over time, thanks to his wife Patralekhaa, and is confident about mastering the accent for the film. “Getting the nuances right is important when you're playing a living legend,” he said.

Rajkummar RaoRao prepares for the role of a lifetime as cricket legend Ganguly Getty Images


Sourav Ganguly backs Rao’s casting; filming begins in 2026

Sourav Ganguly, who led India from 2000 to 2005 and scored over 18,000 international runs, had already hinted at Rao’s involvement earlier this year. Speaking to PTI, he said, “Rajkummar has been locked for the film. I don’t think anyone else can play me better than him.”

Sourav GangulySourav Ganguly of India pictured during the 1999/2000 tour of AustraliaGetty Images


Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Films, the untitled biopic will begin shooting in January 2026, with a theatrical release planned for December that year. Ganguly is reportedly involved in the script and creative development as well.

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