EXCLUSIVE: Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor Digital Rights Sold For Rs 42 Cr

Released on June 12, Manoj Bajpayee-led Governor opened to positive reviews and managed to hold its own at the box office despite clashing with multiple films. In the 18 days since its release, the film has managed to nett Rs 5.81 crore at the domestic box office. As the film continues to screen in a select few theatres, we’ve now learnt that the film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the last week of July.

Bollywood Bubble has also learnt how much the streaming giant has paid to acquire the digital rights of the financial drama.

Governor Digital Rights Sold For Rs 42 Cr

Talking about digital deal, a source reveals, “Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has sold the digital rights of his upcoming film Governor to Amazon Prime Video for a whopping ₹42 crore. Starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role, the film has already garnered a positive response from both critics and audiences. Widely regarded as one of the most bankable stars in the OTT space, Bajpayee’s presence is expected to further boost the film’s viewership upon its streaming debut. Governor is likely to premiere on the platform in the last week of July.”

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The insider added, “With this lucrative deal, Shah is reportedly set to earn a net profit of around ₹20 crore.”

About The Film

Directed by Chinmay D Mandlekar, the film has been penned by Ravi Asrani, Saurabh Bharat, Shubhendu Bhattacharya, Vipul Amrutlal Shah. It stars Manoj Bajpayee, Adah Sharma and Madhoo in leading roles. It also features Mounis Ratta, Paresh, Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Krisha Kurup, Amitabh Pandey, John Forbes, Devaang Bagga, Deepak Bindra, Umar Raza Khan and Aryan Pushkar as pivotal characters.

Giving the film a 3-star rating, Bollywood Bubble wrote in its review, “Manoj Bajpayee delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as the RBI Governor, capturing the seriousness and moral complexity of his role during India’s financial crisis. The film effectively portrays the tense atmosphere of the 1990s, providing viewers with an insightful look into a defining moment in India’s economic history.”

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It further read, “Overall, it’s a solid political thriller that provides valuable insights into a pivotal moment, and the tighter script has enhanced its impact. The film is worth watching for those interested in history, geopolitics, economics, finance and political drama.”

Governor released theatrically on June 12, 2026. It revolved around the events surrounding the 1990 Indian economic crisis featuring the institutional framework between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Government of India (GoI).

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