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Keerthy Suresh's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Keerthy Suresh is an Indian film actress working in the South Indian film industries. Keerthy was a child actress in the early 2000s and, after completing her studies and pursuing a degree in fashion design, she returned to acting in lead roles.
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Akka remains at No. 1 on Netflix India's Top 10, with Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte leading a matriarchal gangster drama that’s defying genre expectations.
Keerthy Suresh's Akka hits Netflix on October 30, 2026 — a matriarchal power drama from Yash Raj Films that starts strong but falters under predictable plotting and an overcrowded cast.
Radhika Apte’s look in Akka has a very 70s secret. The actor says she borrowed from Zeenat Aman, the era’s biggest style icon, known for Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Don and Qurbani, while building her character Rudra.
Radhika Apte has defended Alia Bhatt against trolls who mocked her fitness in the action film Alpha, pointing to double standards in how male and female actors are judged on screen.
Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte go full gangster queen in Akka, Netflix’s new OTT series streaming October 30. The teaser drops today, setting off a clash of power, revenge, and legacy in a world ruled by women.
The trailer ends with a title card: Akka — October 30, Netflix India. The delay is over. The reckoning begins.
The teaser for Sathyavan Savithiri has dropped, revealing Keerthy Suresh as a career-driven lawyer clashing with Mysskin’s larger-than-life advocate. The film, set for November 20, 2026 release, marks a shift from myth to modern conflict — and comes after a strategic delay to avoid a box-office battle with Jana Nayagan.
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.
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.
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
Soundararaja on Dorothy: I completely trusted Karthik Subbaraj's vision
Nani's upcoming Telugu film 'Paradise' has unveiled the lyrical video for 'Aaya Sher', the second song from the soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The release includes interviews with Nani, director Srikanth Odela, and cast members, along with a teaser and audio jukebox.
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.
Dorothy missed the Oscars by one day. It had six. The Academy needed seven. The film’s journey ends here—but not the talk.
The film isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to make you uncomfortable — and then ask why.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix will stream Yash Raj Films' period thriller ‘Akka’ on October 30, starring Radhika Apte and Keerthy Suresh. The series, set in a fictional 1980s city, introduces a matriarchal family torn apart by a vengeful outsider, and it also serves as the directorial debut of writer‑director Dharmaraj Shetty.
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.
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.
Akka streams on Netflix October 30, Yash Raj’s New Thriller
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nani's 'The Paradise' hit Tamil screens today after a rough Telugu premiere the night before, with X reviewers wildly split between calling it the year's worst and defending its emotional core.
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.
On Krithi Shetty's birthday, the team of January 12 Vidudala released her first look in a purple half-saree against a temple backdrop, ahead of the film's Sankranthi 2027 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.
Rashmika Mandanna's biopic on MS Subbulakshmi gets its first look and title at a Chennai launch event today, with Kamal Haasan as chief guest and comparisons already flying to Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati.
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.
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.
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.
Choreographer Aata Sandeep tells Filmfare the Yesha Nagula hook step from The Paradise, starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh, draws on Pehlwan and Dharkari folk dance forms native to Telangana.
