Karthik Subbaraj’s film *Dorothy*, starring Keerthy Suresh, faces public backlash and calls for boycotts after some viewers object to how LGBTQ+ themes are depicted. The dispute centres on the movie’s portrayal of identity and relationships within its narrative.
*Dorothy* is set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s and follows two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, as they grow up amid caste divisions, violence, and expectations tied to masculinity. While some audiences criticize the film’s LGBTQ+ content, other supporters view it as part of the broader social themes the story addresses.
Coverage also notes that the controversy is playing out online, with criticism and boycott requests spreading on social media platforms. At the same time, the film’s context—its rural setting and focus on social constraints—remains central to how different outlets and audiences interpret the depiction at the heart of the backlash.
