Rajkummar Rao is set to play the role of former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly in his upcoming biopic. The film will be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, who has previously worked with Rajkummar on the critically acclaimed thriller Trapped. According to reports, the biopic will explore Ganguly's life, including his administrative roles as BCCI President and his influence on the Cricket Association of Bengal.
The shooting details of the biopic have also been revealed. A source close to the project stated that the film will have a swift two-month shoot, which will be preceded by intense preparation of a few months. Rajkummar has reportedly liked the core idea of the film, which explores a protagonist that is different from the underdog usually seen in sports biopics. The biopic is expected to hit the screens in 2026, with groundwork already underway.
Sourav Ganguly had earlier confirmed that Rajkummar Rao would play his role in the biopic. During a press conference, Ganguly stated that he had heard Rajkummar would play the role, but there were issues with dates, which would delay the film's release. The biopic is expected to focus on Ganguly's life, including his cricketing career and administrative roles.
Rajkummar Rao is known for his versatility as an actor, and his upcoming projects include Bhool Chuk Maaf, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi, and the gangster drama Maalik, set for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025. With the biopic on Sourav Ganguly, Rajkummar is set to take on another challenging role, and fans are eagerly waiting to see him bring the cricketer's life story to the big screen.