The much-talked-about biopic 'Phule' based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, was screened in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The film stars Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in the lead roles (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)
Updated On: 2025-04-25 09:58 AM IST
Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar
Patralekhaa who plays the role of Savitribai Phule in the film arrived for the screening of her film in a gorgeous yellow saree. She was accompanied by her husband actor Rajkummar Rao
Patralekhaa' mother also accompanied her for the screening
Pratik Gandhi who plays the social reformer Jyotirrao Phule looked sharp in a kurta pajama for the screening
The cast and crew wore black pin badges and observed a minute of silence in memory of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack that has left the entire nation shocked.
Phule faced several obstacles before it release. The film which was earlier scheduled to be released on April 11 got delayed following objections raised by the Brahmin community over their representation in the film
The child actors of Phule made for an adorable frame as they posed together at the film's screening in colourful outfits
Acto Vineeth Kumar Singh who has been basking in the success of his recent releases Chhaava and Superboys of Malegaon also attended the screening of the film Phule
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar attended the film's screening
Actor Ritwik Dhanjani was seen in a black shirt and white pants as he arrived to watch the film at its special screening
Huma Qureshi arrived in a street chic look for the screening
As per a press note shared by the team, producer Suniil Jaiin, while speaking at the event, said, "Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule were fearless reformers who challenged deep-rooted caste and gender inequalities. They championed education for women and the marginalized--this film is our humble tribute to their extraordinary legacy."
Phule is produced by Dancing Shiva Films and Kingsmen Productions, with Zee Studios handling its theatrical release.
Phule is directed by Ananth Mahadevan, and the film stars Pratik as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as Savitribai Phule. The story highlights their fight against caste discrimination and gender inequality