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14 Oct 20261 min read
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Karthik Subbaraj's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian director, writer and producer working in the Tamil film industry. Known for quirky, visually flamboyant genre films, he is considered a prominent director in modern Tamil cinema.
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Box Office
Dorothy Holds On, But Jailer 2 Is Already Winning
Dorothy has grossed 14.87 crore net after 19 days. It’s Keerthy Suresh’s eighth highest-grossing film post-COVID. But from Thursday, its screen count drops. Jailer 2 arrives. The fight is over before it begins.
14 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Vikram’s Note to Dorothy Stars Isn’t a Gesture
Vikram’s handwritten note to Rishikanth and Sananth isn’t just a fan moment—it’s a signal. The actor, known for his silence on new releases, has now publicly acknowledged Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj’s latest, with personal notes that read like quiet endorsements.
11 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Dorothy’s Box Office Stays Put, Eyes Siren’s Record
Dorothy’s 16-day run is holding steady, not soaring. The Karthik Subbaraj film has grossed ₹15.22 crore in India after 16 days, with a net collection of ₹12.9 crore. On its third Saturday, it earned ₹88 lakh across 584 screens—nearly matching its opening-day haul. The number of shows dropped by 50 that weekend, but the earnings held firm. It’s not breaking records, but it’s not dying either. The
11 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Why so few Tamil films break out, and what separates the ones that do
A month of CutMirchi coverage shows most Tamil releases get swamped by crowded release days, while breakouts lean on a fresh premise, word of mouth or star-system clout.
10 Oct 20267 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Rejects Two Sequels, But Agrees to Jailer 2
Rajinikanth has confirmed he rejected both Baasha 2 and Petta 2, citing a general distrust of sequels. But Jailer 2? That’s different. A post-credits tease, a director’s shift in focus, and a story that demands continuation — all pointing toward a possible Jailer 3.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Upendra Hails Dorothy as 'Superb'
Dorothy’s quiet storm is turning into a full-blown festival wave. The Tamil film, which opened with a whisper in Indian theatres, has now earned its first major industry seal of approval — from Upendra himself.
9 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dorothy Movie Review: Latha Rao’s Emotional Take on Gender & Dignity
Latha Rao’s unscripted video review of Dorothy doesn’t just praise the film — it demands a societal shift in how we see gender non-conformity. Her words, delivered without flourish, have ignited a quiet but powerful reckoning.
9 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj First Movie: Soundararaja on Dorothy's Live-Sound Vision
Soundararaja on Dorothy: I completely trusted Karthik Subbaraj's vision
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj Waits for Chiranjeevi’s Nod After Script Pitch
Karthik Subbaraj is said to have pitched a script to Chiranjeevi in a two-and-a-half-hour session, leaving fans wondering if the Megastar will greenlight his next project.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Mari Selvaraj Hails Dorothy as a Cinematic Triumph
Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj's 10th directorial, has drawn acclaim from industry peers after its Toronto International Film Festival premiere. Mari Selvaraj called it a deeply satisfying film that captures the unfiltered stories of people often ignored in mainstream cinema.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Dorothy’s Oscar Dream Ends With One Day Too Few
Dorothy missed the Oscars by one day. It had six. The Academy needed seven. The film’s journey ends here—but not the talk.
5 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Dorothy Made Men Admit They Mocked Trans People. That’s the Point.
The film isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to make you uncomfortable — and then ask why.
5 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Dorothy Is 85 Lakh Away From Breaking Even
Dorothy earned 1 crore on its second Saturday, taking its nine-day net to 9.15 crore against a 10 crore budget, putting it 85 lakh short of recovering costs.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Jumps 83% On Day Three
Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi, posted an 83% jump on day three to cross ₹6.9 crore net, while Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy sits 85 lakh short of a success verdict after nine days, per Koimoi.
4 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj Opens Up On Dorothy's Emotional Reception Across India
Karthik Subbaraj discusses Dorothy's unexpected emotional response, the TIFF backlash that preceded it, Ilaiyaraaja's score, and how Sananth and Rishikanth built their Madurai-rooted performances from scratch.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy Stumbles At The Box Office In Telugu
Dorothy's Telugu release flopped on day one, with 123telugu reporting negligible numbers despite the film's strong word-of-mouth run in Tamil Nadu and its Toronto premiere earlier this year.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dorothy’s Quiet Revolution: How Two Actors Changed Everything
Dorothy isn’t just a film. It’s a reckoning. And Sananth and Rishikanth? They’re the ones holding the mirror.
2 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Keerthy Suresh thanks Karthik Subbaraj, crew after Dorothy release
On 30 September Keerthy Suresh shared a carousel of Dorothy’s set images, thanking director Karthik Subbaraj, legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, fellow actors Rishikanth and Sananth, and the visual team for a film that stole a piece of her heart.
30 Sept 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’ Sparks Boycott Wave in Tamil Nadu
Karthik Subbaraj’s latest drama Dorothy, which follows a trans woman’s journey in rural Madurai, has ignited fierce online backlash after a same‑sex kiss, prompting a wider debate on queer representation and caste‑driven violence in Tamil cinema.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Keerthy Suresh’s Emotional Instagram Tribute to ‘Dorothy’
Keerthy Suresh shared an Instagram carousel of ‘Dorothy’ on set, praising Karthik Subbaraj’s vision, Ilaiyaraaja’s score and the camaraderie with Rishikanth, Sananth and cinematographer Tirru.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj Announces Netflix Film Starring Upendra, Prabhu Deva
Karthik Subbaraj has confirmed his next movie will land on Netflix, featuring veteran Upendra, dance maestro Prabhu Deva and newcomer Atharva. Based on a Puliyattam‑centric novel, the film is already in early production, with more details promised soon.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dorothy Sparks Celebration and Backlash Among Tamil Trans Community
The Tamil film Dorothy, released on September 25, is being hailed by trans activists for its authentic portrayal of gender dysphoria and love, even as some netizens launch hateful attacks on its final kiss scene.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj Pushes Back as Dorothy Faces Homophobia Outcry
Karthik Subbaraj’s film Dorothy sparked a wave of homophobia complaints before its release. The director claims the backlash faded as viewers in Tamil Nadu responded with applause at the ending.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Collects Rs 3.66 Crore In Three Days
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has crossed Rs 3.66 crore in three days per Sacnilk data, even as its unexpected focus on transgender and queer themes draws both praise and backlash from Tamil audiences.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Trans Community Defends Tamil Film ‘Dorothy’ Amid Online Hate
After ‘Dorothy’ hit theatres, trans leaders in Chennai appealed for empathy, saying the movie mirrors their real experiences and calling for better gender education to curb online vitriol.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dorothy’s Tamil Nadu Opening Falls Short of Festival Hype
Independent film Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, opened to modest earnings of Rs 3.5 crore in Tamil Nadu, a stark contrast to the buzz generated at Toronto and on social media.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mysskin Calls ‘Dorothy’ a Landmark Tamil Film After Canadian Screening
After watching ‘Dorothy’ abroad, acclaimed filmmaker Mysskin lauded the movie’s raw look at patriarchy, urging viewers to see it beyond pure entertainment and consider its deeper social messages.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Malaysia Blocks Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy Over LGBTQ Content
Keerthy Suresh's gangster drama Dorothy has been denied a release in Malaysia after its censor board objected to same-sex content in the film, according to Telugu Filmibeat. The film already carries an A certificate in India.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Critic Prashanth Backs Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy On Transgender Lives
Critic Prashanth's review of Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, Rishikanth and Sanath, praises its transgender storyline, Ilaiyaraaja's score, and defends the director against accusations he's cashing in on the subject.
27 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Dorothy’s Day‑Two Box‑Office Climb Fails to Offset Modest Opening
The film Dorothy earned 90 lakh on opening day and 1.17 crore net on day two, bringing its Indian gross to roughly 2.42 crore, far short of expectations.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Nearly Doubles Its Box Office On Day Two
Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil drama starring Keerthy Suresh with music by Ilaiyaraaja, picked up pace on day two, taking its two-day Tamil Nadu total past Rs 2 crore according to Sacnilk.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mani Ratnam lauds Karthik Subbaraj’s bold ‘Dorothy’
Mani Ratnam complimented Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’, calling it a progressive venture that handles its queer narrative with finesse, while fans await a Telugu version of the controversial film.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dorothy Faces Possible Malaysia Ban Over LGBTQ Themes
The Tamil‑language film Dorothy, released on September 25, is reportedly denied a theatrical run in Malaysia because of same‑sex attraction scenes, though no official censorship order has been released yet.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj Announces Netflix Dance Drama Featuring Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa
After the buzz around Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj confirmed his upcoming Netflix film will spotlight a traditional dance form, with a cast that includes Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa, and a commercial action angle.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dorothy Opens With 90 Lakh, Marks Keerthy’s Low Box‑Office Start
Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil drama featuring Keerthy Suresh, earned a net 90 lakh on its opening day. Critics praised it, but the collection ranks among the actress’s lowest post‑COVID openings, with hopes of a weekend lift.
26 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Dorothy Opens To Rs 69 Lakh Amid Online Backlash Over Its Script
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy collected just Rs 69 lakh on its opening day, trade sources told Filmibeat Tamil, as social media anger over a dialogue about transgender representation weighed on ticket sales.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Keerthy Suresh’s ‘Dorothy’ Stirs Online Fury Over LGBTQ Scenes
Dorothy, Keerthy Suresh’s latest Tamil venture, tackles same‑sex intimacy and has ignited a polarised reaction online, with some Tamil viewers trolling the film while urban audiences commend its boldness.
25 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’ Stirs LGBTQ Debate in India
Karthik Subbaraj’s new film ‘Dorothy’, starring Keerthy Suresh, hit Indian screens on September 25, confronting caste, patriarchy and a transgender plot twist, sparking fierce online debate and alleged censorship in Malaysia.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Splits Twitter On Release Day
Dorothy hit theatres on September 25, and early Twitter reactions are split between praise for Karthik Subbaraj's restrained direction and confusion over the film's actual plot, which isn't the queer romance many expected.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dhanush Calls Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy A Masterpiece
Dhanush has called Karthik Subbaraj's new film Dorothy a masterpiece, singling out Ilaiyaraaja's score, as the Keerthy Suresh starrer opens in theatres following a warm reception at Toronto.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Six Films Across Three Languages Clash At Theatres This Friday
Six films in three languages hit screens on September 25, including Karthik Subbaraj's Dhoratti with Keerthy Suresh, Meesaya Murukku 2 nine years after the original, and Sivaji Ganesan's grandson's debut Lenin Pandian.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dorothy Team Descends On Pollachi Days Before Release
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh and Rishikanth, heads into its September 25 release with Ilaiyaraaja's music drawing crowds and the team out meeting fans in Pollachi, according to Filmibeat Tamil.
20 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Keerthy Suresh Flies To London A Day After Vijay's Own Trip
Keerthy Suresh was filmed greeting fans at a London airport a day after Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay's trip abroad, sending social media into speculation mode even as fans dismissed any connection.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Gets Standing Ovation At Toronto Fest
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh with music by Ilaiyaraaja, reportedly drew a standing ovation at its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, according to filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Gets Standing Ovation At TIFF Premiere
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy premiered at TIFF 2026 to a standing ovation, the first Tamil film to screen there in ten years. It stars Keerthy Suresh and hits cinemas September 25.
12 Sept 20262 min