Keerthy Suresh’s ‘Dorathi’ Sparks Buzz With Bold LGBTQ-Themed Story

Keerthy Suresh, who is known for choosing diverse roles, has been receiving attention for her latest Tamil film ‘Dorathi’, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Sananth and Rishikanth play key roles, while Jyothi Deshpande, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain have jointly produced the film. Set in a rural backdrop in the 1990s, the movie explores friendship, aspirations and the challenges faced amid social discrimination. It was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and has now been released in Tamil. The film has reportedly received positive reviews from critics, while also becoming a topic of discussion on social media.

The film features an LGBTQ-themed storyline involving Subbu and Karthi, with the narrative exploring their relationship and emotional journey. The ending, featuring a kiss between the characters after one undergoes a gender transition, has become a major talking point online. Reports also suggest that the film was not granted screening permission in Malaysia due to its LGBTQ-related content. ‘Dorathi’ marks another distinctive project from Karthik Subbaraj, who has previously directed films such as ‘Pizza’, ‘Jigarthanda’ and ‘Retro’. Music for the film has been composed by Ilaiyaraaja.