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Dorothy Denied Malaysia Release Over LGBTQ Content; Karthik Subbaraj's Film Faces Censor Hurdle
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News18•26-09-2026, 10:10
Dorothy Denied Malaysia Release Over LGBTQ Content; Karthik Subbaraj's Film Faces Censor Hurdle
- •Karthik Subbaraj's film Dorothy has reportedly been denied a theatrical release in Malaysia due to LGBTQ-related content, including same-sex attraction.
- •The decision comes shortly after the film's Indian release on September 25 and its successful world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
- •Dorothy, set in rural Tamil Nadu, explores themes of friendship, love, conflict, caste divisions, violence, masculinity, and social expectations.
- •The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Rishikanth, and Sananth, and marks Karthik Subbaraj's 10th directorial venture.
- •While media reports cite LGBTQ content, an official Malaysian censorship order confirming the exact reason for the denial has not yet been publicly released.
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Dorothy was reportedly denied a theatrical release in Malaysia due to LGBTQ-related content, including same-sex attraction in the story. However, this is based on media reports and an official Malaysian censorship order has not been confirmed online.
Dorothy opened in Indian theatres on September 25, 2026. Prior to its Indian release, the film had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, where it was screened in the Centrepiece section.
Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, the film follows two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, whose lives change when Dorothy enters their lives. The story explores friendship, caste divisions, violence, and social expectations.
