Breaking Hype
Vikram’s Note to Dorothy Stars Isn’t a Gesture
The note from Vikram to Rishikanth and Sananth isn't just a gesture—it's a cultural marker. Dorothy isn't just a film. It's a reckoning. And the industry is watching.
5 days ago1 min read
Sananth is an actor known for his role in the Tamil period drama Dorothy. CutMirchi covers his journey in the film, including his collaboration with director Karthik Subbaraj and co-star Keerthy Suresh, as well as his response to backlash over the film's LGBTQ+ themes.
Summarised from CutMirchi’s coverage.
On screen
Breaking Hype
Mysskin Tells Rishikanth & Sananth: Don’t Become a Laughing Stock
You both have become heroes… by breaking that template.
7 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
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
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
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
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