Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 11 hrs ago
Rajinikanth Praises Tamil Film Dorothy and Predicts Awards for Sananth
Rajinikanth has praised Dorothy, a Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
Subbaraj said Rajinikanth spent an hour discussing the film and calling it “fantastic,” “beautiful” and “mindblowing.”
Rajinikanth also told actor Sananth that his performance could win awards.
The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth, and was released last month.
Set in the 1990s, it follows two men whose lives are changed by a woman’s arrival.
Its LGBTQ+ themes drew homophobic backlash, while Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya praised its message of acceptance and equal treatment.
Dorothy had its world premiere at a festival earlier this month and received a standing ovation.
Rajinikanth praised the Tamil film Dorothy and predicted awards for Sananth’s performance.
Director Karthik Subbaraj said Rajinikanth spent an hour discussing and praising the film.
Sananth plays Subbu, a challenging role that Rajinikanth said deserved awards.
The film, which features LGBTQ+ themes, faced homophobic backlash and has also received support from people in the film industry.
Dorothy premiered at a festival earlier in October and received a standing ovation.
- Who
- Rajinikanth praised the film and Sananth’s performance. Director Karthik Subbaraj and actors Sananth and Rishikanth met with him.
- What
- Rajinikanth called Dorothy “fantastic” and “mindblowing,” and predicted awards for Sananth.
- When
- The meeting was reported on October 11 and 12, 2026. The film was released the previous month.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Rajinikanth praised the film and Sananth’s performance after watching Dorothy.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fantastic..Beautiful… Mindblowing
Award confirm! Enna oru challenging ana role!
The film is a beautiful reminder to accept everyone and treat everyone equally.
Dorothy had its world premiere at a festival and received a standing ovation.
Dorothy was released, according to reports that it came out the previous month.
Soundarya Rajinikanth praised the film and its message on X.
Karthik Subbaraj shared photos from his meeting with Rajinikanth and said the actor had spent an hour praising the film.
- Film
- Dorothy
- Director
- Karthik Subbaraj
- Cast
- Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth
- Sananth’s character
- Subbu
- Rajinikanth’s praise
- Fantastic,” “Beautiful” and “Mindblowing
- Festival reception
- World premiere earlier in October; standing ovation
Sources
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