India, Sept. 26 -- At the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) earlier this month, Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy received a standing ovation. When the Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth-starrer releases in theatres on Friday, the film faced homophobia from those who expected it to be a run-of-the-mill story of two friends and a woman they love. But the internet fiercely defended the film and lauded its LGBTQIA+ themes. (Also Read: Director claims LGBTQ representation in Kollywood is 'funded' to 'erode culture' after Dorothy's release; gets schooled)

As soon as the first show of Dorothy wrapped up on Friday, it was clear that not everyone was happy that Karthik had made a queer-friendly movie. Many particularly took offence to...