Karthik Subbaraj's 'Dorothy' receives standing ovation at TIFF world premiere

Following the screening, the audience applauded the cast and crew with a standing ovation, appreciating the film's performances and unique storyline.

Sharing moments from the premiere, production house Sikhya Entertainment posted pictures and a video from the event on social media and described the occasion as "truly unforgettable".

"A very special night in Toronto. Dorothy premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, and sharing this moment with our cast, crew and collaborators was truly unforgettable," the makers wrote.

They further added, "The film received a standing ovation from the TIFF audience, a beautiful beginning to Dorothy's journey into the world. Grateful for the love, the conversations and everyone who brought this film to life. Dorothy in cinemas worldwide on September 25, 2026."

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The cast and crew also attended the film's red carpet premiere at Toronto's Scotiabank Theatre. Keerthy Suresh appeared in a traditional ethnic ensemble, while director Karthik Subbaraj and actors Sananth and Rishikanth opted for coordinated tuxedos for the special occasion.

The Tamil-language feature, with an original score by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja in his milestone 1,540th film, is backed by Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment and joins TIFF's acclaimed international program, formerly known as Contemporary World Cinema, which showcases celebrated filmmakers, festival favourites and highly anticipated world premieres from across the globe, as per the press release.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain in association with Dhammam Films, Dorothy stars Sananth, Rishikanth and Keerthy Suresh in pivotal roles and is slated for a theatrical release across India on September 25. (ANI)