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Dorothy spits in the face of patriarchal men: VCK leader Thirumavalavan praises the film
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News18•20-10-2026, 10:45
Dorothy spits in the face of patriarchal men: VCK leader Thirumavalavan praises the film
- •VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan and Minister Vanniarasu watched the newly released film Dorothy, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, along with the film crew at a theater in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
- •Thirumavalavan stated that the film highlights the plight of the third gender, who are ostracized by parents and society and pushed into begging due to societal contempt.
- •He praised the movie as a progressive work that questions patriarchy and acts as a strong blow to patriarchal men.
- •The VCK leader lauded the storyline centered around friendship, love, and acceptance, noting that it challenges deep-seated gender discrimination.
- •Congratulating director Karthik Subbaraj, Thirumavalavan remarked that leftist ideologies are increasingly strengthening in Tamil cinema through such bold films.
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VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan praised the film Dorothy, stating that it spits in the face of patriarchal men and courageously highlights the struggles and acceptance of the third gender.
The film Dorothy was directed by Karthik Subbaraj and features a background score composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
Dorothy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, where it received a standing ovation.
