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Dorothy's Bold Debut: Modest Box Office, Big Buzz
26 Sep
Summary
- Dorothy premiered at TIFF before its September 25th theater release.
- The film earned 90 lakh on its opening day, with 749 shows.
- Bold content sparked curiosity, potentially boosting weekend collections.
Keerthy Suresh's film Dorothy premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September before its theatrical release on September 25th. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the action-comedy-drama received critical acclaim but experienced a modest box office opening.
On its first day, Dorothy earned 90 lakh domestically across 749 shows. The film's bold content has been a major talking point, generating shock and discussion among audiences, which is expected to increase interest and collections over the weekend.
This release marks Keerthy Suresh's first film of the year, outperforming her 2025 release 'Revolver Rita's opening collection. The movie, set in the 1990s, explores societal themes of caste, violence, and toxic masculinity, centered around a woman named Dorothy whose compassion challenges her surroundings. The soundtrack features a collaboration between Ilaiyaraaja and Karthik Subbaraj.
