'Governor' early Twitter reviews: Manoj Bajpayee starrer opens to rave reviews; netizens compare it to Ranveer Singh's thriller 'Dhurandhar'

The first reviews and social media reactions for 'Governor: The Silent Saviour', are in, and the response appears overwhelmingly positive!Starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role, the new political-economic drama is earning rave reviews and praise online for the performances by its lead star, subject material and storytelling. Some viewers are even comparing the film to Ranveer Singh's box office blockbuster, 'Dhurandhar'.Inspired by true events, 'Governor' chronicles India's economic crisis of the 1990s and follows Bahpayee's titular character - the determined Reserve Bank governor, tasked with navigating the country through one of its most turbulent financial periods.Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar the film generated significant buzz ahead of its June 12 theatrical release. Many early viewers have also taken to social media to hail the film as a gripping and engaging experience, "One word #Review of #Governor Is Desi Dhurandhar... Nothing To Say More Just Watch it...#ManojBajpai What A Performances Sir... Kill it ..." the fan wrote. The comparisons to Dhurandhar continued throughout the online conversation, with some users suggesting that Governor successfully transforms a complex economic subject into an edge-of-the-seat thriller. "BEFORE THE RECOVERY. BEFORE THE REFORMS. THERE WAS THE FIRST DHURANDHAR FROM RBI. #GOVERNOR Somehow Makes Economics Feel Like A THRILLER And @BajpayeeManoj Looks Absolutely PHENOMENAL," one fan posted.Several reactions praised the film for bringing attention to an unsung figure in Indian history. The tweet read, "Among this week's releases, #Governor feels like the most interesting one. A true story, an unsung hero of India whose contribution many people may not know about, and #ManojBajpayee leading the narrative make for a very compelling combination. Credit to #VipulAmrutlalShah for bringing such an important story to the big screen. This is definitely the film I'm most excited to watch in cinemas on June 12."Another viewer highlighted the film's historical significance and Manoj Bajpayee's performance, writing, "What stands out in #Governor is its intent to highlight an unsung hero and a crucial phase of India’s past that many don’t know about. Manoj Bajpayee appears in a powerful new avatar, while Vipul Amrutlal Shah once again chooses a story rooted in depth and realism."Many viewers also hailed Bajpayee's performance as one of the film's strongest assets, saying, "The best thing about #Governor is that it shines a light on importabt an unsung hero whose contribution many people may not know about. #ManojBajpayee appears to have delivered yet another layered performance. #VipulAmrutlalShah continues to bring meaningful subjects to audiences. This is definitely a film I want to watch on the big screen."Beyond the reviews, the film is also reportedly generating strong audience interest ahead of release."#Governor is emerging as the film everyone wants to watch! With bookings picking up rapidly and audience curiosity at an all-time high, the Manoj Bajpayee-led drama is ruling the BookMyShow charts!" claimed one social media post.'Governor: The Silent Saviour' has music composed by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar.