Ayushmann Khurrana to play cricketer Sourav Ganguly in biopic helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, here's when it goes on floors

One of the most exciting projects, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly’s biopic has finally materialised. Ayushmann Khurrana has come onboard to essay the left-handed batsman onscreen. Vikramaditya Motwane has been roped in to direct the film, backed by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg as per reports.

There has been discussions between the makers and Ayushmann for the film since last year. Reportedly, the actor has recently formally signed up for the project and is set to begin preparation for the same soon. “Producers Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, who are producing this film under their Luv Films banner, have hit a six by bringing together Ayushmann Khurrana and Vikramaditya Motwane. Both have established themselves as formidable forces with an incredible body of work throughout the years,” said a source close to Peeping Moon.

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Further, the source said, “Ayushmann, also a left-handed batsman like Ganguly, is a perfect fit for his biopic, while Motwane has already proven his mastery with films such as Udaan, Lootera, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, and Jubilee. Stakeholders are fired up and gung-ho about the kind of cinematic masterpiece they are set to create together. The film will officially be announced soon.” It is also reported that Ayushmann will soon begin his intense cricket training before kickstarting the shoot. It is expected that the film will go on floors in the second half of 2024.

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Also, it is being said that Vikramaditya earlier gave up the offer and it went to Tamil director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, but that was not culminated. However, Vikramaditya finally agreed to do the film finally. The makers will soon be making the official announcement, and will reveal the title of the film.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana was last seen in Ektaa R Kapoor’s Dream Girl 2, directed by Raaj Shandilyaa. The film also stars Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, and Vijay Raaz among others.