Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], On the 197th birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, the makers of 'Phule' team unveiled a new poster. In the newly unveiled poster, lead actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa playing the iconic couple Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule are shown looking towards the horizon symbolizing the beginning of a new era – that of A metaphor for the educational revolution. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan expressed his desire to shed light on the prevalent social evils that plague the society even today. Mahadevan commented, "Mahatma and Jyotiba Phule fought against caste and gender discrimination, which unfortunately continues even today. My goal is to reignite the conversation on these important issues that deserve our attention." Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jyotirao Phul and said the social reformer's tireless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on the society. Taking to his social media account, PM Modi reiterated his government's commitment to fulfill the social reformer's vision of empowering the poor. "Today, we pay tribute to the great Mahatma Phule on his birth anniversary. A visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and promoting equality, his ideas continue to inspire millions. Education and women empowerment His tireless efforts in the field of agriculture left an indelible mark on the society, today is an opportunity to reiterate our commitment to fulfill his vision of empowering the poor and marginalized: PM Modi