Ananth Mahadevan’s directorial 'Phule' was scheduled to hit theatres today. However, the film hit a roadblock when members of the Brahmin community questioned their representation in the film, which is based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. Starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in the lead roles, the film’s release has been postponed by two weeks following a review by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification).

CBFC asks makers to remove caste reference

The latest directive from the CBFC includes the omission of a voiceover discussing the caste system. They have also demanded the removal of terms such as ‘Mahar’, ‘Mang’, ‘Peshwai’, and ‘Manu’s system of caste’, which are considered sensitive.