Overview

• Rahul Gandhi praised 'Phule' as a significant step in amplifying Bahujan history, urging the creation of more films highlighting marginalized narratives.
• Union Minister Ramdas Athawale called for the film to be made tax-free and screened for lawmakers and President Draupadi Murmu, emphasizing its cultural importance.
• Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the biopic depicts the lives of 19th-century reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, who fought caste and gender oppression.
• 'Phule' overcame initial censorship hurdles and protests to release on April 25, 2025, sparking national conversations on caste justice.
• The film's growing political endorsements underscore its role in mainstreaming marginalized histories and challenging entrenched social hierarchies.