Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy Gets Title Announcement Ahead of TIFF Premiere
The film marks Subbaraj’s 10th directorial and his first collaboration with Ilaiyaraaja, with Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in lead roles.
- On Tuesday, writer-director Karthik Subbaraj revealed his 10th feature film, 'Dorothy,' ahead of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with an Indian theatrical release set for September 25, 2026.
- Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment produced the film with Dhammam Films, marking Subbaraj's maiden collaboration with music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and featuring a title poster inspired by Indian highway truck art.
- Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, and Rishikanth star in pivotal roles, with cinematography by Tirru; producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain emphasized the film's 'depth of a festival film' with 'accessibility of commercial cinema.'
- Subbaraj described 'Dorothy' as a long-held passion project exploring 'identity, caste, masculinity, and compassion' through deeply human characters rooted in the landscape of Tamil Nadu.
- Jyoti Deshpande, President of Jio Studios, expressed pride in the film's TIFF journey, noting it is 'elevated by Illaiyaraaja's extraordinary music' and represents a celebration of 'artistry, heart and courage.
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Dorothy teaser: Karthik Subbaraj, Keerthy Suresh promise an eerie, intense rural drama
Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy explores caste, friendship and compassion. The film will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Karthik Subbaraj’s Toronto-Bound ‘Dorothy’ Unveils Teaser
Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment have released a teaser for Karthik Subbaraj’s “Dorothy” ahead of the Tamil-language film’s world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. “Dorothy” is Subbaraj’s 10th feature and will screen in Toronto’s Centrepiece program, which spotlights celebrated filmmakers and anticipated world premieres from around the globe. “It is set against the backdrop […]
Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj's 10th film, set for Toronto premiere
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy will have its world premiere in TIFF 2026's Centrepiece section. The selection places his 10th feature on an international stage ahead of its September 25 release.
Karthik Subbaraj unveils ‘Dorothy with Keerthy Suresh, film to premiere at TIFF before theatrical release: 'A story that is very very close to my hear'
Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has officially announced his landmark 10th directorial venture, 'Dorothy', with Keerthy Suresh playing the lead role. The T.
‘Dorothy’: Karthik Subbaraj’s next gets a title, locks release date
Ace Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has revealed the title of his upcoming movie. The Petta director took to social media to announce that his 10th directorial is Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh in the lead
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