Bollywood Biopic 'Phule' Delayed Following CBFC Edits and Protests

The release of the film about 19th-century social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule is rescheduled for April 25 after addressing concerns raised by community groups and regulatory amendments.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) requested modifications to caste-related terms and visuals, including the replacement of specific dialogues and imagery.
The film's release was initially set for April 11 but has been postponed to April 25 to address backlash from sections of the Brahmin community in Maharashtra.
Director Ananth Mahadevan clarified that the CBFC suggested amendments, not cuts, and attributed the delay to controversies amplified by social media and protests.
Critics and activists have expressed concerns that removing caste-specific references could dilute the historical accuracy and undermine the film's message of confronting caste injustice.
Phule, starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, highlights the legacy of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, who championed education and equality for marginalized communities in 19th-century India.