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Karthik Subbaraj's 'Dorothy' Premieres at TIFF Amid Online Bigotry

Karthik Subbaraj's 'Dorothy' Premieres at TIFF Amid Online Bigotry

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THE BRIEF
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Karthik Subbaraj's new Tamil film 'Dorothy', starring Sananth, Rishikanth, and Keerthy Suresh, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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The film explores themes of masculine violence, repression, caste, and queer identity, marking a notable entry into mainstream Tamil cinema.

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The project's concealed queer sub-genre previously drew online bigotry and criticism from social media users prior to its official festival screening.