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‘Dorothy’ crew interview with ‘The Hindu’
The film uses a 1995 friendship drama to challenge caste, queerphobia and patriarchal norms, with Ilaiyaraaja’s music shaping its twists.
- Director Karthik Subbaraj's new film 'Dorothy' is currently in theaters, a 146-minute subversion of conventional Tamil film romance set in 1995 Madurai that explores caste lines and family honor within a crime thriller framework.
- Sananth and Rishikanth star as best friends Subbu and Karthi, whose bond is forged in a 'cauldron of moustache-twirling masculinity' where Subbu tells his friend, 'Aambala azha koodadhu da .'
- Keerthy Suresh portrays Dorothy, the sister-in-law whose forceful presence inadvertently drives pivotal moments through her wedding, affection, and existence, celebrating femininity's strength when confronting patriarchal oppression.
- Critics note Subbaraj's mature work underlines how heartbreak caused by patriarchy fuels toxicity, while the film addresses queerphobia in modern Tamil society before and after its theatrical release.
- Maestro Ilaiyaraaja's score adds emotional heft through 'Do Anything' from his 1994 album 'How to Name It?', with the finale reworking his 1994 hit 'Muthumani' as a final note of subversiveness.
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Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy Faces Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Depiction, Boycott Calls Flood X
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy is set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s and revolves around two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, who grow up amid caste divisions, violence and rigid ideas of masculinity
·New Delhi, India
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'Definitely, I will do it, sir': Keerthy Suresh explains why she AGREED to Karthik Subbaraj's 'Dorothy' right after reading the synopsis
Keerthy Suresh has eagerly signed on to star in Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming project 'Dorothy', which boasts an enticing soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja. She immediately felt a connection upon reading the synopsis and is confident that this film will strike a chord with audiences both in India and abroad. She also commended cinematographer Thiru, reflecting their strong work history. 'Dorothy' is set to hit theaters on September 25.
·India
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