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Rajkummar Rao Defends Dada First Look After AI Backlash
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News18•08-10-2026, 18:04
Rajkummar Rao Defends Dada First Look After AI Backlash
- •Rajkummar Rao admitted the team rushed the first poster of the Sourav Ganguly biopic Dada, which faced severe criticism and claims of being AI-generated.
- •The actor noted that the backlash taught the team a lesson not to rush promotional materials and highlighted Ganguly's massive fan following.
- •Discussing the rise of artificial intelligence in cinema, Rajkummar warned that AI should only serve as a supporting tool and not replace human jobs and emotions.
- •The Vikramaditya Motwane directorial features scenes shot at Sourav Ganguly's actual residence and Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- •Rajkummar confirmed the biographical film will portray both the triumphs and the difficult phases of the former Indian cricket captain's career ahead of its May 2027 release.
Key Questions Answered
The first poster of Dada drew sharp online reactions and trolling because several fans claimed that Rajkummar Rao's look appeared AI-generated or poorly photoshopped. Rajkummar acknowledged that the team rushed the poster and learned a lesson from the backlash.
The Vikramaditya Motwane directorial Dada, starring Rajkummar Rao as former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, is currently scheduled to release in May 2027.
The film crew shot portions of Dada at Sourav Ganguly's own residence as well as at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
