Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Rajkummar Rao Says Dada Team Learned From Poster Backlash
Rajkummar Rao is playing cricket star Sourav Ganguly in a film called Dada.
The film’s first poster received criticism online.
Some people said it looked like it had been made with AI, while others thought it was poorly made.
Rao said the team learned it should take more time instead of rushing.
He also said AI can help with movies but should not replace people’s work or human feelings.
The filmmakers shot in Kolkata, including at Ganguly’s home and Eden Gardens.
Rao said Ganguly shared personal details about his life with the team.
The film is scheduled to come out in May 2027, with one report giving May 14 as the date.
The first poster for Dada drew online criticism, with some viewers saying it looked AI-generated or was poorly made.
Rajkummar Rao said the makers learned they should have taken more time and not rushed the poster.
The poster was unveiled on July 8, Sourav Ganguly’s birthday, and depicted Rao recreating Ganguly’s shirtless celebration at Lord’s.
Rao said AI should support filmmaking, not replace human effort, citing the risk to livelihoods and the importance of human emotion.
The film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is scheduled for release in May 2027; one report specifies May 14.
- Who
- Actor Rajkummar Rao discussed the Dada biopic about cricketer Sourav Ganguly.
- What
- Rao responded to criticism of the film’s first poster and discussed AI’s role in filmmaking.
- When
- The poster was unveiled on July 8; the film is scheduled for May 2027, with one report specifying May 14.
- Where
- Rao spoke with Mashable India; filming included locations in Kolkata, including Ganguly’s home and Eden Gardens.
- Why
- The poster drew criticism for appearing AI-generated or being poorly made, and Rao said the team learned not to rush it.
Online criticism
Filmmakers’ response
The first poster
Online criticism
Some viewers called the poster AI-generated, while others said it was poorly made.
Filmmakers’ response
Rajkummar Rao said the makers learned they should take more time and not rush the work.
- Film
- Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story
- Lead actor
- Rajkummar Rao, portraying Sourav Ganguly
- Director
- Vikramaditya Motwane
- Poster unveiling
- July 8, coinciding with Ganguly’s birthday
- Scheduled release
- May 2027; one report gives May 14
- Filming locations mentioned
- Kolkata, Ganguly’s home, and Eden Gardens
- Rao’s view on AI
- AI should be a supporting tool, not a replacement for human effort
