Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy Sets September 25 India Theatrical Release
Dorothy is a new Tamil-language movie directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
It will be shown in cinemas across India on September 25.
The story is about two friends named Karthi and Subbu.
Their lives change when a person named Dorothy enters their world.
The story takes place in rural Tamil Nadu.
It includes themes of friendship, love and violence.
It also looks at caste, gangsters and patriarchy.
The trailer shows Karthi, a truck driver, making an important phone call.
The movie first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2026.
Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil-language drama Dorothy will release across India on September 25.
The film stars Rishikanth, Sananth and Keerthy Suresh, with music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Dorothy follows friends Karthi and Subbu in rural Tamil Nadu amid caste, violence, gangsters and patriarchy.
Its trailer explores friendship, love, violence and men’s emotional conditioning.
Dorothy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 and is presented by Jio Studios.
- Who
- Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj directed Dorothy, which stars Rishikanth, Sananth and Keerthy Suresh.
- What
- Dorothy is a Tamil-language drama receiving an India-wide theatrical release.
- When
- The film will release on September 25; its trailer was unveiled on Friday evening, and it premiered at TIFF 2026.
- Where
- Dorothy will release in cinemas across India and is set partly in rural Tamil Nadu; it premiered in Toronto.
- Why
- The release was announced as the makers unveiled the film’s official trailer.
- India release date
- September 25
- Language
- Tamil
- Director
- Karthik Subbaraj
- Cast
- Rishikanth, Sananth and Keerthy Suresh
- Music
- Ilaiyaraaja
- World premiere
- Toronto International Film Festival 2026
- Production
- Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Sikhya Entertainment in association with Dhammam Films