Dorothy is an independent period drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film, headlined by Keerthy Suresh, grabbed eyeballs when it premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Several celebrities have been showering praise on the movie. It also drew controversy after a kiss scene from the film went viral, with netizens questioning Karthik Subbaraj’s choices.
However, the noise on social media isn’t translating into box office numbers. According to trade reports, Dorothy just made Rs. 3.5 crores gross in its opening weekend in Tamil Nadu.
For a film with noted names, this number is definitely not up to the mark. We need to see if the Telugu version, slated for release this week, can make an impact. The project is backed by Sikhya Entertainment and Jio Studios. Sananth and Rishikanth play other key roles.