Overview

• In an NDTV interview on June 25, Rao announced “yes, I am playing him” and acknowledged his nerves about the role’s weight.
• Sourav Ganguly has endorsed Rao as “the right person” for the part and is actively involved in pre-production guidance.
• The yet-to-be-titled project is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and financed by Luv Films.
• Principal photography is scheduled for January 2026 and is expected to span three months before post-production.
• Rao has been intensively studying Bengali with help from his wife, actress Patralekhaa, to perfect the accent and dialect.