New Delhi, April 10 -- The release of Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa's upcoming film Phule has been postponed after objections. Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the film trailer left a section of the Brahmin community unhappy. Phule is based on the lives of Jyotirao Phule (played by Pratik Gandhi) and Savitribai Phule (played by Patralekhaa) who fought against casteism and promoted women's education in the 19th century.

After the release of the Phule trailer, a section of people accused the film of defaming the Brahmin community. The Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Samaj and Parshuram Aarthik Vikas Mahamandal raised concerns on the issues.

Confirming the delay in film release, director Ananth Mahadevan reacted to the claims regarding caste represent...