Phule Row: Union minister ramdas athawale supports 'Phule', anddemands to make the film tax-free

Phule Row: Union minister ramdas athawale praised the film 'Phule', calling it an inspirational story of social reformers Jyotiba and savitribai phule, recommended making it tax-free and showing it to MPs and President Draupadi Murmu.

Union minister ramdas athawale has praised the film 'Phule' based on the life of social reformers mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule. During a special screening held in mumbai on 1 May 2025, Athawale described the film as socially and culturally important. He called it a must-see for every person, especially MPs and President Draupadi Murmu. The film was released on 25 april 2025 and is receiving a lot of appreciation from the audience.

'Phule' is a biographical film based on the life of mahatma Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, who fought against caste discrimination, illiteracy, and gender inequality in india in the 19th century. The film is directed by anant mahadevan and stars Pratik gandhi and patralekha in the lead roles. Apart from this, actors like Vinay Pathak, suresh Vishwakarma, and Darsheel Safari are also a part of the film.

What did ramdas athawale say about the film?

Ramdas Athawale said after the screening of the film, 'This film depicts the contribution of Jyotiba and savitribai phule in a wonderful way. Everyone, especially our MPs, should watch it so that they can understand social issues better. I also recommend showing this film to President Draupadi Murmu.' He also demanded that the film be made tax-free across india so that more and more people could watch it.

Director expressed gratitude

The film's director AnantMahadevan expressed happiness over Athawale's support. He said, 'We have made 'Phule' with complete honesty towards history. I am very happy that Athavale Ji supported this film. His support means a lot to us.' anant mahadevan said that his team has put heart and soul into making the film so that the inspirational story of the Phule couple can be conveyed to the new generation.

Controversy before release

Before the release of 'Phule', some groups had objected to the portrayal of caste discrimination in its story. However, after the release of the film, it won the hearts of the audience. This film not only shows the struggle of the Phule couple but also presents the story of their teachings and reforms in today's India.

'Phule' has been jointly produced by Dancing shiva Films and Kingsmen Productions, while it has been distributed by Zee Studios. The story of the film and its characters take the audience deep into the social challenges of 19th-century India.