Dorothy - An earnest attempt that challenges social stigma

A disruptive cinema that makes an earnest attempt to challenge the social stigma.

A movie that questions caste, class, and gender discrimination, as well as the undue pride one takes in exerting dominance over another.

Without stopping there, it extends its exploration to the societal boundaries that limit one’s gender identity.

Karthik Subbaraj presents this lesser-explored theme through a cohesive mainstream cinema that is nothing short of brilliant.

Isaigani Ilaiyaraja’s score for this unconventional film is what he does best. The placement of “How to Name It” and “Muthumani” lets the weight of those moments sink in. He sits back comfortably and lets his music speak at many places and silence at others, making this audacious attempt in Tamizh cinema worth remembering.

Best experienced in theatres…