'Dorothy' trailer out: Keerthy Suresh in Karthik Subbaraj film

'Dorothy' trailer out_ Keerthy Suresh Leads Karthik Subbaraj film; fans call it, 'raw and rustic' -

The trailer of Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming film 'Dorothy' has been released and is getting good reactions from the movie buffs. The film features Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in the lead roles.Set in rural India in the early 1990s, 'Dorothy' explores friendship, love and honour against a backdrop of caste, violence and prejudice.

The trailer introduces a friendship that faces growing challenges in a society divided by hatred and conflict.

'Dorothy' trailer explores friendship and social conflict

Karthik Subbaraj shared the trailer on his Instagram handle on Friday. The trailer presents the central friendship as the emotional core of 'Dorothy'. The characters are shown navigating circumstances shaped by caste divisions, violence and prejudice.The story is rooted in rural India during the early 1990s. The teaser, which was released earlier, also offered glimpses of Karthik Subbaraj's visual style and the quiet intensity surrounding the characters, which movie buffs adore.

Karthik Subbaraj talks about 'Dorothy'

Karthik Subbaraj previously spoke about the film while sharing its teaser. In a press note reported by ANI, the filmmaker said, "Sharing the teaser of Dorothy is a special moment for all of us who have lived with this film for years. It is set against the backdrop of rural India in the early '90s, where friendship, compassion and hope are constantly tested by the realities of caste, violence and prejudice.While the world of the film is deeply rooted in a specific place and time, the emotions at its heart are universal. I hope this teaser draws audiences into that world and leaves them curious to discover the story waiting beyond it,"

Ilaiyaraaja marks major milestone with 'Dorothy'

'Dorothy' also marks an important milestone in the career of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.

He has created the original score for the film. The project marks Ilaiyaraaja's 1,540th film.The trailer has already drawn reactions from viewers on social media. One viewer wrote, "It looks raw and rustic!!" Another commented, "It's a combo of paruthiveeran , subramaniapuram, madhayaana kootam, I think."A third fan praised Karthik Subbaraj and wrote, "Superb trailer Karthik. Can’t wait for the movie release. You are one Great Artist who is True to the Art!"

'Dorothy' premieres at TIFF ahead of worldwide release

Before its theatrical debut, 'Dorothy' had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film was selected for the Centrepiece category at the festival. The TIFF premiere marks an important stage in the film's journey before its worldwide theatrical release on September 25.'Dorothy' is Karthik Subbaraj's latest directorial after 'Retro', which starred Suriya in the lead role ad received mixed reviews.