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Dorothy is a 2026 Tamil romantic crime drama directed and written by Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars Keerthy Suresh in the titular role, alongside Sananth and Rishikanth. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the story explores friendship, love, caste violence, patriarchy, and the impact of compassion in a harsh social environment.
The film was shot between November 2025 and March 2026. Dorothy had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2026, before its worldwide theatrical release on September 25, 2026.
Story
Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the story follows childhood friends Karthi and Subbu, who grow up together in an environment shaped by caste divisions, violence, and patriarchy.
Their close friendship is tested when they encounter Dorothy, a woman whose compassion and outlook on life offer a different perspective on the world around them. Her presence gradually changes the lives of the two friends and challenges the beliefs they have grown up with.
As Karthi, Subbu, and Dorothy become connected, their relationships are placed under increasing pressure. The story explores whether friendship and love can survive in a society shaped by violence, prejudice, and toxic masculinity.
Cast
The film features:
Keerthy Suresh as Dorothy
Sananth
Rishikanth
Keerthy Suresh plays the titular character, whose arrival becomes a turning point in the lives of the two childhood friends.
Director and Crew
Director & Writer: Karthik Subbaraj
Producers: Guneet Monga Kapoor, Achin Jain, and Jyoti Deshpande
Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Language: Tamil
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 150 minutes
Karthik Subbaraj presents Dorothy as an independent Tamil film combining romance and crime drama with a story rooted in social realities.
Release Date
It had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2026.
The film is scheduled for its worldwide theatrical release on September 25, 2026.
Themes
It explores themes of friendship, love, caste discrimination, violence, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity.
The film uses the relationship between Karthi, Subbu, and Dorothy to examine how personal connections can challenge deeply rooted social attitudes and create the possibility of change.
Overview
This is a Tamil romantic crime drama set in rural Tamil Nadu. The film follows two childhood friends whose lives change after meeting Dorothy, a woman whose compassion challenges the harsh world around them.
With Keerthy Suresh in the titular role and Karthik Subbaraj serving as writer and director, the film combines an intimate relationship story with themes of social conflict, violence, and human compassion.
