18 Sept 2026
In theatres
Dorothy
டோரதி
- Release date
- 25 September 2026
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 on TMDB
Dorothy released in theatres on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Set in a world shaped by caste, violence, and toxic masculinity, two childhood friends grow up inseparable in rural Tamil Nadu. Their lives are transformed by the arrival of Dorothy, a woman whose compassion quietly challenges the world around them.
Audience anticipation6
Cast
SananthSubbu / Dorothy
RishikanthKarthik
Keerthy SureshDorothy
Jeeva Subramanian
Ramachandran Durairaj
MuthukumarWhistle Veeraiya
Soundara RajaKalai
Anthony DaasanSelf
Cast and portraits from TMDB.
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18 Sept 2026
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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.
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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.
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Breaking Hype
Mysskin hails ‘Dorothy’ as must‑watch, praises Karthik Supraj’s direction
Acclaimed director Mysskin praised the Tamil film ‘Dorothy’ during a birthday trip to Canada, calling it a must‑see for all households and commending Karthik Supraj’s visual storytelling, sparking a wave of social‑media discussion.
27 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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