Dehradun, May 2 -- Phule- Film Review

Phule, directed by Ananth Mahadevan, is a sincere and educative portrayal of the remarkable lives of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule - visionaries who became the voices of the voiceless. While filmmakers often gravitate toward commercial subjects, Mahadevan dares to tread a more challenging path. He delves into the lives of a pioneering Maharashtrian couple from the early 1800s who questioned deeply entrenched caste and gender inequalities and became symbols of social reform.

Films like Phule are difficult to make - they lack the commercial 'masala' that mainstream audiences often seek. Yet Mahadevan succeeds in capturing the essence of the Phules' struggle and simplicity with authenticity and restrai...