New Delhi:
Prateek Gandhi and Patralekha starrer film ‘Phule’ has been released in theaters amidst the hurry across the country. The film was accused of insulting ‘Brahmins’ and there was a lot of controversy. However, ‘Phule’ is not alone in the list of films released amid controversy. This year, Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhava’ and other films including Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ are also included. Prateek Gandhi and Patralekha starrer Anant Mahadevan’s film ‘Phule’ was released in theaters on 25 April. The film is getting mixed reaction from the audience and critics. There was anger across the country about ‘Phule’. It was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, but due to the dispute, its date was slipped. The Brahmin community raised objections against the film and accused them of humiliating, after the protest, the censor board made several cuts in the film and the film finally managed to appear in theaters in theaters. At the same time, producer-director Anurag Kashyap’s statement on Brahmins was also in controversy.

‘Phule’ is based on the life of social activist Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, who fought against caste discrimination and for the right to education of women. In the film, actor Prateek Gandhi played the role of Mahatma Phule. At the same time, Patralekha is in the role of Savitribai Phule.

Controversies also got into controversy over the action film ‘Jat’ adorned with Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Regina Casendra, Saiyami Kher and other intended stars. On April 10, the Christian community expressed displeasure over a scene of the film released in theaters and also lodged an FIR against the film’s team. The community alleged that the Christian community was insulted in the film and hurt religious sentiments. However, the makers removed the disputed scene from the film. ‘Jat’ has joined the 100 crore club.

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandana’s ‘Chhava’ is also included in the list of films to be released in theaters amid controversies. The film based on the life and valor of Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Shivaji Maharaj, proved to be the biggest hit of the year 2025 and the 600 crore mark has crossed the box office. The controversy, which started after the film’s trailer was released, continued till the release of the film. Along with opposing Sambhaji Maharaj’s dance in a song, the story of the film was accused of tampering with historical facts.

Along with Maharashtra, many organizations of the country lodged objections about this. The censor board made many cuts in the film. ‘Chhava’ was successful in earning more than 500 crores in India alone.

Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’, released on January 17 this year, was also stuck in controversy. In the film directed and starring Kangana Ranaut, she appeared in the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. There was a lot of controversy over the release of the film based on the ‘Emergency’ in 1975 by the former PM. The protesters had accused of tampering with historical facts.

‘Emergency’ stars Kangana Ranaut along with Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade and late Satish Kaushik along with other artists. Kangana Ranaut’s performance in the film was highly praised. However, the box office collection of the film was not special.

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