India, April 19 -- In a time when cinema often seeks the safety of commercial formulas, director Anant Mahadevan yet again proves why he stands apart as one of India's most fearless and refined storytellers. His latest offering,Phule, is not just a biopic - it is a bold and moving cinematic testament to the unvarnished truth of India's most neglected revolution. The recently released trailer, wrapped in controversy and courage, is a glimpse into a film that dares to speak what society often prefers to bury.

Phulebrings to life the monumental yet largely overshadowed journey of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule - visionaries whose reformist fire lit up 19th-century Maharashtra and gave India its first push toward grassroots soci...