Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Sikhya Entertainment and Dhamam Films, Dorothy is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and stars Rishikanth, Sananth and Keerthy Suresh. The film has been receiving a positive response from audiences both commercially and critically. Following its success, a thanksgiving event for the film was held today.
Producer Achin Jain
“Thank you to the audiences and the entire film team for turning this film into such a wonderful experience.”
Shabitha
“We have been working for the transgender community for the past 16 years. Although we have created a lot of awareness and several films have been made on the community, Dorothy will always remain special.
After watching the film, I started crying uncontrollably. This film represents the voice of our community. In real life too, the person who accepted me was my sister-in-law. That is why Dorothy moved me deeply.
There is already a law that allows transgender people to get married. If that is the case, then what is the problem shown in the climax of this film? The transgender community will continue to reach greater heights, and this film is proof of that.”
Malavika
“Dorothy has come together through Karthi as the hero, Subbu as the heroine and Raj as Ilaiyaraaja sir, all coming together in the form of Karthik Subbaraj.
Every frame of the film is visually beautiful. Karthik Subbaraj has brought out two wonderful actors in Rishikanth and Sananth.
Even if you don’t respect us, please don’t humiliate us. Dorothy is the gift we have received this year. It definitely deserves an Oscar.
Yuvan Shankar Raja gave us the bitter musical experience of ‘Oororam Puliyamaram’, while his father Ilaiyaraaja erased that bitterness by giving us songs such as ‘Meenakshi’ and ‘Kamatchi’. Thank you to everyone.”
Subha
“This film is a revolution for this community. Films such as Bombay, Kanchana and Aruvi have portrayed the transgender community well. But the subject Dorothy has addressed in the current era is extremely important.
This film has arrived as something that will make people think all the way until 2050. The director has made this film with a social purpose rather than a commercial motive.
Sananth and Rishikanth both have a bright future ahead. Let us all work together.”
Director Vasanthabalan
“We keep forcing many problematic things into cinema in the name of masculinity and ‘mass’ entertainment. Dorothy has arrived like a powerful blow against all of that.
Like Romeo and Juliet, Dorothy is also a wonderful love story. This film definitely deserves a National Award.
The cinematography is one of the film’s strengths. Raja sir has blessed this film through his music. Congratulations to everyone.”
Director Sasi
“I am proud to call myself a Tamil cinema director, and Dorothy is one of the reasons for that pride.
It is a major achievement that director Karthik Subbaraj came forward to make a film for the transgender community. I wish him even greater success.”
Director Lingusamy
“Only someone with immense love and courage could make a film like Dorothy. Director Karthik Subbaraj possesses both.
I have watched this film twice. We can celebrate Karthik for the rest of our lives for making this film with so much love.
Raja sir’s music is a major strength of the film. Just as Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are iconic combinations, Rishi and Sananth are now another such pair. My best wishes to them.”
Director Mysskin
“Through Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj has elevated the transgender community to a very high position. He has used Dorothy to lift a society that has been degraded.
Beyond its box-office performance, this will stand the test of time as an important film.
After Ilaiyaraaja, I should probably fall at Karthik’s feet! I also want to review this film.
Transgender people understand life better than many of us. This film teaches us the value of tolerance.
We have ears to listen to Ilaiyaraaja’s music and eyes to watch films like Dorothy.
Dorothy is 100 times better than Kadaisi Vivasayi and Kottukkaali. Rishi and Sananth have broken the conventional mass-hero template and emerged as major heroes.
You have a great responsibility ahead of you. Keerthy is the life of this film. Thank you.”
Sakthi Film Factory – Sakthivelan
“It is very happy to see the success celebration of Dorothy.
In the beginning, the film faced several forms of criticism and what I would call ‘violence of opinion’ in the name of freedom of expression, even before people had watched it.
Despite that, the film has succeeded both commercially and critically. I believe it will top the box office this weekend.
This success is the blessing of Palavangi, Maragathamani and Meenakshi.
The film has introduced two talented actors, Rishi and Sananth. I am happy that I too have played a part in such a major success.”
Director Karthik Subbaraj
“Cinema is a powerful weapon. It has the power to change people’s minds.
Many people have told me that this film will definitely change the way society has viewed the transgender community until now. I consider that to be the real success of this film.
I also see it as a personal achievement.
The greatest blessing we received was Raja sir’s music. Another hero of the film is Thiru sir.
Thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to Dorothy.”
