Dorothy OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil movie starring Keerthy Suresh, Rishikanth and Sananth online

Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy is a Tamil crime drama that explores friendship, caste prejudice and the consequences of difficult choices. Written and directed by Karthik, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 11, 2026, before arriving in theatres worldwide on September 25. Its festival screening reportedly received a standing ovation, drawing attention to a story that takes a different approach to the crime drama genre.

Dorothy OTT release date and platform

According to Netflix’s official website, Dorothy will make its digital debut on October 23, 2026. The film will be available to stream on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, allowing audiences to watch the story in multiple languages. The film is rated A, so viewers should keep its adult certification in mind before watching.

What is Dorothy about?

Dorothy is set in the rural Tamil Nadu of the early 1990s; its protagonists, Sananth and Rishikanth, are childhood friends. They meet a kind woman who defies the social prejudice that surrounds them and their relationship is tested. Years later, one of the friends is sent on a quest to find the other, bringing unresolved conflicts and hard questions to the surface.

Although the film is often described as a crime drama, friendship remains central to its story. The narrative also examines caste discrimination, violence, guilt and the lasting impact of choices made in the past. Through its characters and their relationships, the film looks at how social divisions can affect personal bonds.

Keerthy Suresh plays the title role and serves as the emotional centre of the film. Her character’s influence on the two friends becomes an important part of the story, as their lives unfold against the social realities of the period.

Dorothy cast and box office performance

The film features Sananth and Rishikanth in the lead roles as the childhood friends, with Keerthy Suresh playing a key role in their story. The supporting cast includes K. Muthukumar, Ramachandran Durairaj and Jeeva Subramanian.

The film’s music is another notable element. Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has composed the songs and background score. The project has been described as his 1,540th film composition, adding another milestone to his long career in Indian cinema. The music also plays an important role in shaping the film’s mood and supporting its emotional moments.

Dorothy was released in cinemas on September 25, following its screening at TIFF. The film reportedly collected around ₹11 crore in net earnings in India during its first 11 days, according to box office tracking estimates. While it had a promising opening weekend, collections dipped during the second week of its theatrical run.

With its Netflix release, Dorothy will now reach viewers who may have missed its theatrical run. Stay tuned!