Stories That Refused to Stay Silent: Caste on Screen in 2025

Phule Directed by Ananth Mahadevan

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Biopic on Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, their revolutionary attempts to stem caste and gender exploitation.

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Dhadak 2 Directed by Shazia Iqbal

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Depth sequel on the caste rivalry in a romance thriller, with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri.

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Homebound Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan

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Two friends who grew up together from a Dalit community both want to be cops. But caste realities test their friendship and their fate.

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The Caste Rush Directed by Nikhil Singh Rajputt & Kirti Raj Singh

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A strong documentary that exposes caste discrimination in temples and society. Sharp, pressing, and deeply disturbing.

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Bollywood Moms Over 40: Stars Who Redefined Motherhood

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