Upendra Hails Dorothy as 'Superb'

Dorothy isn’t just another Tamil film. It’s a quiet seismic shift in how Indian cinema is being seen — and by whom. Karthik Subbaraj’s latest has drawn rapturous praise from across the industry, with Upendra becoming the latest high-profile name to publicly commend it. The Kannada filmmaker-actor shared a video on social media of their conversation, where he called the film “superb,” praised its narrative balance between artistic ambition and commercial appeal, and specifically highlighted the performances of Rishikanth and Sananth.

To Rishikanth, he said: “You are like a commercial mass (hero), and you look very beautiful.” To Sananth, he offered: “You have delivered an extraordinary performance.” The moment wasn’t just flattery, it was a recognition from a peer whose own career has long challenged mainstream conventions. Upendra acknowledged that Subbaraj had once admired his cult films, and watching Dorothy helped him understand that admiration in full.

He expressed confidence the film would find audiences beyond theatres, predicting more festival recognition. Subbaraj, in turn, thanked him sincerely on X: “Thank you Upendra sir for showering your love on Dorothy. Your appreciation means a lot sir.” This endorsement follows earlier tributes from Suriya, Mari Selvaraj, and Mammootty, all of whom have spoken highly of the film’s storytelling and vision.