Released nationwide on 25 April 2025, Phule chronicles the life and legacy of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, whose relentless activism advanced education and gender equality in colonial India. Directed by Anant Mahadevan, the film opens in plague-stricken Pune in 1897 and uses flashbacks to depict the Phules’ sacrifices and advocacy against caste oppression. Together, they challenge orthodox norms, establish schools for girls and lowercaste children, and expand social reform despite staunch resistance from conservative elements. The narrative highlights their partnership, endurance, and impact on Indian society. With emotional depth and historical context, the film sheds light on a transformative chapter in India’s social history. After its theatrical run, Phule is set to stream on ZEE5.
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Despite its powerful subject and iconic reformers, Phule faced community objections and CBFC censorship changes, was postponed from its planned release anniversary date, and then became a commercial flop, earning only about 27% of its budget.
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