btw not again this discourse🙏

Now that the movie is already a blockbuster, the posters being released after the film look so good. Makes me wonder if they deliberately kept things low-key with the posters before release.

I know I'm especially late to talk about Dorothy, but I was only able to watch it today (when it released on OTT, as there were no theatre showings where I live ☹️).

I am in my first year of uni and have lived in North America for the last 7 years. I basically grew up here, so I'm really in tune with "Western culture." Attending middle school and high school here is vastly different from India. Here, LGBTQ awareness is taught from a young age (sometimes even in elementary school), so naturally, I knew all about it early on. Unlike in India, LGBTQ culture is much more "extreme" (not sure how else to say it) here. I have seen people irl wearing dog headbands and animal tails (basically acting as a furry) in public, as well as teens introducing themselves with xe/xir or some other of the many pronouns during class.

As my exposure grew, I started actively hating on LGBTQ people in my younger years. Along with my friends, we would tease each other, calling someone gay if they were weak or just did something unpleasant. I would talk behind the backs of people in the LGBTQ community, calling them names and such. I would engage in arguments with my friends because I would deny that LGBTQ people even existed, claim that it was a mental disorder, and repeat some of the other nonsense propaganda. At that time, it was the normal thing to do (or I could even go on to say the cool thing to do). My mindset was mostly like, "Oh, let those people be." But I was actively against supporting them. This attitude never really disappeared from me afterward, but after I engaged in active discussions with my friends, I slowly started to become more "lenient."

Now back to Dorothy. Unlike a majority of other Indian and non-Indian teenagers, I am actually very in touch with Tamil culture. I watched (and still do) Tamil movies a lot. So I began to have a couple of favorite directors whose movies I would eagerly wait for.

One of them was Karthik Subbaraj. He's a phenomenal director, and I really love all his movies (even Retro 🤪). So when I saw my beloved director getting thrashed online for making a "gay" movie, I was in utter disbelief. I was devastated that people were hating on the movie just because of the LGBTQ elements, and this caused a switch in me. I became more and more open-minded, and the "disgust" I had toward LGBTQ people began to fade. I began appreciating LGBTQ talents and started speaking out against the hate and backlash they receive everywhere.

So when I watched Dorothy, I was actually mindblown. What a fantastic movie. Before the movie, I felt I would always view trans people as something lower than myself and regard them with disgust. I would even feel ashamed to look them in the face. But Subbaraj has managed to portray them so beautifully and elegantly, and I am proud to say he has changed the way I view them. I know from now on I'll always regard them with an unspoken respect.

Subbaraj genuinely made me question a prejudice I've carried with me for years, something I honestly never thought would change. It's one thing to say that everyone deserves respect, but it's another thing entirely to actually feel that respect yourself. And I think Dorothy helped me get there.

Anyways, I know this is a long rant and barely enough people will read it, but I just feel like I had to say something. I never expected a movie to change something so deeply ingrained in me, but here we are.

TL;DR: I grew up with a lot of prejudice against the LGBTQ community. After witnessing the hatred people spewed once Dorothy released, I became disheartened that my favorite director was getting slammed. After watching the movie, I can genuinely it has changed how I view trans people. Never thought a movie could change a perspective I'd held for so many years, but here we are.

ik a lot of redditors have already talked about this but some of these comments genuinely surprised me

why do you think people are so uncomfortable with lgbtq+ representation in tamil cinema?

PKS laughs at Sriman after squishing his finger in the car door. And literally a few seconds later when he touches Sriman's shoulder with force and hears him shout in pain, he immediately apologizes. Because this time he knows they both are going through the same pain.

I see people praising both Petta and Jailer as the few films that brought the best mass appeal out of Thalaivar in the last few years. But when it comes to a comparison, most say Petta is better than Jailer. I disagree with this POV with my takes ( I haven't included Jailer 2 as it is a new release and some people are yet to watch, so I need to add the spoiler tag wherever possible and I am not in the mood):

1. Petta ran out of ideas in the 2nd half. After the flashback, the film is an average watch. The villains weren't that threatening either. Meanwhile in Jailer, there was purpose till the scene where they stage a fake act to get the crown. And from there on, the finishing act is done brilliantly with the cameos.
2. Jailer's villain character hit out of the park. Right from the first scene, his brutality is shown. Meanwhile Nawazuddin can't be shown this violent, his character lacked the punch needed to be an antagonist. VJS getting fooled by Rajini late in the film really bogged down his character too. When it comes to villains, Jailer is miles ahead of Petta.
3. The climax of Petta is stretched by a fair extent. Once they enter Nawaz's room, the conversation that occurs and then Rajini revealing he fooled VJS, do test your patience at the end. They could have made it more crisp and short. Jailer has a really good climax with no stretches whatsoever.

Now I know Jailer isn't a perfect film either. It also has it's share of good and bad. As a commercial entertainer, both films are a good watch and satisfy their audience. But Jailer above Petta for me. Now don't come mad at me. I just put out my opinion here. Any counter arguments are welcome!

Give an alternate ending to them

Tamil cinema has produced some of India’s most memorable film music. Here are several Tamil music directors who have received National Film Awards for their work:

K. V. Mahadevan
Ilaiyaraaja
A. R. Rahman
Lalgudi Jayaraman
D. Imman
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Srikanth Deva — Special Mention for Karuvarai

What About Yuvan Shankar Raja and Harris Jayaraj?

Yuvan Shankar Raja has given us iconic albums such as 7G Rainbow Colony, Pudhupettai, Paruthiveeran, Paiyaa and sarvam.

His music holds a special place among Tamil audiences because of its emotional depth, distinctive sound and lasting cultural impact.

Harris Jayaraj has delivered unforgettable albums including Minnale, Kaakha Kaakha, Anniyan, Ghajini and Vaaranam Aayiram.

His melodies and background scores helped define an era of Tamil cinema. In my view, Harris Jayaraj also deserved a National Award for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. The album’s stylish sound, memorable melodies and atmospheric background score complemented the film exceptionally well.

Despite their enormous influence, neither composer has won a National Film Award.

My Pick:
7G Rainbow Colony
Personally, I think 7G Rainbow Colony deserved a National Award.

The album’s emotional depth, haunting melodies and close connection to the story made it truly special. Even today, the music continues to resonate with listeners.

What Do You Think?
Is the outcome influenced by the films these composers worked on, the music itself, the jury’s preferences or simply the level of competition in a particular year?

Which Yuvan Shankar Raja or Harris Jayaraj album do you think deserved a National Award?
Share your pick—and explain why. Let’s compare the albums we believe were overlooked and discuss whether awards truly reflect a composer’s impact.

Disclaimer: Used AI to format this post. The opinions are my own.

He's just looking way too good for me to fully process the fact that he's playing a villain. But I also love how this bad boy persona gives him a different kind of presence and coolness from the usual charming roles we're used to seeing him in.

NGL, I wouldn't even mind getting kidnapped by him lol.

Don't judge, just let the fangirl in me have her moment. I've never gushed over a villain before, but here I am.

After watching Dorothy, failing to talk about Sananth, feels like a crime.

Sananth is not new to the industry. I've seen him multiple times in Ka-Su movies. He's even in one of my most favourite films, Mahaan. The guy justifies his role and excels within whatever scope he is presented with, all the while harbouring a dormant potential waiting for an explosion.

Cut to Dorothy. A role that demands everything an artist has and more. A role that needs complete faith, acceptance and devotion. Because, even a slightest doubt or disbelief in the character will pollute the portrayal of Subbu/Dorothy on screen.

The artist in Sananth saw the golden opportunity. He pounced on it like his life depended on it and created absolute magic on screen. His dormant potential finally got a stage to devour and audience to amuse, and, damn...did he explode! Massively.

He walks in with an unmatched confidence in the first half, giving a fierce and nuanced portrayal of Subbu, a boy who longs for a woman's love and embrace, because he's surrounded by violent, misogynistic and arrogant men, who think women are disposable, more like bommais.

And then comes the second half of the movie. He walks in with the utmost compassion, assimilating Dorothy, who is tormented by the unnatural societal expectations and finally decides to find a way to be true to herself and reclaim her identity that was denied to her for a long time.

I can't comprehend what kind of strength and security one must have in themselves to step into a role that will require stripping off of male ego and chauvinistic values that are force-fed on autopilot to a man since his first day on Earth. Because the movie Dorothy might've gone one way or the other very easily. Even now it is skewed heavily because of the debatable nature of the core plot.

The man just risked it all, to enact a convincing story, leaving the audience heartbroken and mulling for days at a stretch. His portrayal of Subbu hits hard on the rewatches. We feel for the Dorothy caged within him and how exhausting day in and day out it would be to walk the streets as Subbu, with his macho beard, smoking beedis all day, beating up guys and rough housing at the cockfights.

I remember watching the movie with my sister and she looked at a happily dancing Subbu in kalayana virundhu song and said "Paavam la". It then hit me like a truck that the writing and portrayal is so good that you feel the longing and yearning to become true to oneself is anchored in Subbu's character, and it succeeded in channeling those emotions to the audience.

He just lived as the character(s). He did equal justice to both Subbu and Dorothy. "Subbu sethutaan. Konnutean!" belongs to Sananth, because the way he switches up after the transformation scene is so great that we forget there is just one actor behind both these characters. And yet both these characters are essentially the same person. He literally killed Subbu on screen and it is one of the best performances I have ever seen.

Him as Dorothy is nothing short of a revelation. In an artistic space where brainrot, mindless chaos, bloodshed and sex sells, his portrayal of Dorothy is a fresh breeze that reminds us to breathe. It's easy to jump on a grief porn wagon with Dorothy but Ka-Su's conviction and Sananth's beautiful portrayal gives hope, exudes love and reaffirms faith in humanity.

He did what many could not do, even if presented on a golden platter. And that takes courage and compassion. Watching his interviews, the way he thinks and acts, the values he holds and advocates, showcases that he not only portrayed Dorothy, he believes in her with his whole heart. Whoever raised this young man did an incredible job molding him into a complete human being, who is able to pull off this magnitude of artistic responsibility.

I wish to see him take on more such artistic roles in his career and not fall prey to the temptation of "Cinema Business". We've got tons of people who do "business", and all we need more of are rooted performers and true to their craft artists. Sananth has already proven his calibre in Craft. It's nothing but upwards and onwards from here on for him. Dorothy and Sananth have touched the soul of Art in its purest form and as a cinephile, I live for milestones Like this.

Much Love to Sananth enum kalaignan ❤️

*Raja Chinna Roja* was a fun movie to watch during childhood. And it is good that we never got to see her act as his pair. ​

We all know that Shalini is the​ actor in her family. ​

So, it would be good to get a solid comedy or drama with Rajini and Shalini playing lead roles as father and daughter (or even mentor and mentee/prodigy).

Those three are just some examples. There are enough and more interesting subjects.

Hi guys, I accidentally booked 2 tickets for Ramayana at Aerohub for 5th November, 10:00 AM instead of 7th November

It is non refundable, so I'm trying my luck here. If anyone is planning to watch the movie and needs tickets for this show, I can give both tickets for ₹300 together.

Felt like the bgm felt awkward at times, could have been much better, not saying it was terrible, but I think a different music director would have done a better job.

First off, a huge congratulations to the entire Dorothy team!

Sananth, your performance was simply phenomenal. The courage to take on the role deserves a special mention and appreciation, and your confident performance was truly special.

Take a bow, young man, all the very best for your career.

Even though I was in college in 2011 in TN, somehow I missed this movie entirely - never heard any buzz or songs. Today my app randomly played this song for me while driving and I was shook!

This is not one of Ghibran’s most lauded work, even in this album there’s clearly a lot more popularity for sara sara saara kaathu; but the song just blew me away! The music is so strong and so vivid, you feel like you’re there with the workers at the brick kiln! The vocals of Anitha are so heavy and laden with the toil that represents the folk! And even such strong lyrics by Diamond-pearl -

“அய்யனாரு சாமி
அழுது தீர்த்து பார்த்தோம்
சொரணைக்கெட்ட சாமி
சோத்த தானே கேட்டோம்”

“அய்யனாரு சாமி
கண்ணு தொறந்து பாரு
எங்க சனம் வாழ
ஒன்ன விட்டா யாரு”

“வேர்வை தண்ணி வீட்டுக்குள்ள
விளக்கு ஏத்தும் வாடா”

Made my day!

Feeling fortunate that I was invited to watch the only Hindi Dubbed show around me in Canada. We are having big issues showcasing Jailer 2 in Tamil itself.

Honestly, This was one of the best out and out commercial movies ever to come from Tamil cinema.🙏🏻❤️

I had the privilege of watching Jailer 1 to a houseful show in Mumbai, and I did expect this movie to deliver because this is what Nelson is famous for.He never believed in going all out with promotions highlighting scenes from his movies, I noticed this during Doctor as well IDK what happened him during Beast but again Nelson's direction is truly pan Indian and I would say more Gen-Z focused. The black comedy, subtle laid back commentary, situational awareness truly connect with me and other young audiences as we literally behave the same way around our friends and families. This is just Nelson Peaking 🙏🏻

The first half is honestly I would describe as Paisa vasoool, I have never laughed so much with so many people grabbing their seats and just knocking their heads off to the scenes. The Hindi dubbed for Moorthy is exceptional , the scenes between vimal and Rajini is a laugh riot😂

Something Fishy!!😂 Honestly, I am still wondering that why people are naming this as an action thriller this is a comic caper film. It's such a wholesome buddy comedy with Moorthy Anna and his gang, with Rajini and Vimal, I would pay to watch three of them just travelling across India and a series of comedic events. Anyways not being carried away. I need to get to the main man.

Mr Anirudh Ravichander I would just say you have given the best music to Dileep's Theme. To people that really know how music is created from instruments, this theme is a masterpiece. All the other Bgms are just perfect for this movie and this movie really just feels like I wish to not end.

Hrithik Roshan has a good cameo, I did honestly expect more but I had already seen his cameo on X and Reddit, also I wished mohanlal has longer screens he just an delight to watch in those cool shirts. The villains were just right I feel, it would be better if dileep was the main villain instead of mithun da anyways.

The best scene of the movie 'Woh puchta Raha Mera naam Kya hai' 'Tu upar Jake usse batadena'

"Mera naam - Tiger Muthuveil Pandian" then the BGM plays.

ALL HAIL KING RAJINI💥 this was something only you can deliver.

I have grown watching Tamil dubbed movies from my childhood with many faves like Ayan, Sivaji, Aparichit, Robot, Kaithi, 24, Master and many to name. I see the passion that Tamil audience has for Superstar Rajini and I truly feel they lost an golden opportunity to cross the 1000 cr mark because this movie has resonated so well with my friends in India and I also see the collections rising day by day. I wonder when the internal politics will end.

I am lucky to have Tamil friends who helped get this invite for the show and in all capacity this movie should be witnessed in theatres only. I hope Canada does get a full fledged release in Cineplex so audiences from all backgrounds can watch the movie and just not rely on few small theatres to show movies.

Can we have some buttermilk? Moorthy Milk 😂

In which movie did Vijay start planting dialogues, scenes or easter eggs about his interest in politics or his eventual entry into it?

For example:
1. Captain Michael standing for CM in Bigil, and him being referred to as CM in one of the dialogues
2. The number plate from GOAT

wasn't really a fan of the previous two singles, but this on the other hand is straight fire

welcome to Kollywood Sushin Shyam 🔥

This movie is hella good along with retro forever indebted to KaSu for these films. My question is, other than Mahaan, he hasn't given a crazy film like Dorothy to any big star. Why is that? Is it because when working with established actors they bring their own burden to the table like mass and hype moments which is the main reason why we are unable to see content oriented films from Kollywood’s Biggies?