Karthik Subbaraj‘s ‘Dorothy’ has completed 10 days in theatres with a worldwide gross collection of Rs 12.01 cr. The crime drama has continued its theatrical run while generating discussion over its themes and representation.According to Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 10.40 cr net in India. Its India gross collection stands at Rs 12.01 cr, matching its current worldwide gross figure. The Tamil version has emerged as the main contributor to the film’s India net earnings. It has recorded Rs 9.99 cr, while the Telugu version has added Rs 41 lakhs to the total.
‘Dorothy’ box office collection Day 10
The film began its theatrical journey with a Rs 90 lakhs collection on Friday, September 25. Its second day brought an improvement, with the movie earning Rs 1.25 cr. ‘Dorothy’ registered its highest daily collection during the opening week on Sunday. Day 3 brought Rs 1.40 cr before the film’s earnings dropped to Rs 85 lakhs on both Day 4 and Day 5.The collection slipped further to Rs 83 lakhs on Day 6. It then reached Rs 78 lakhs Day 7 before the movie showed signs of improvement during the second weekend.The film earned Rs 1.08 cr on Day 8 and Rs 1.00 cr on Day 9. It followed that performance with Rs 1.05 cr on Sunday, October 4, completing its 10th day in theatres.
‘Dorothy’ Tamil and Telugu box office performance
The Tamil edition has accounted for the overwhelming share of the film’s language-wise earnings. Its net collection has reached Rs 9.99 cr during the theatrical run. The Telugu version has contributed Rs 41 lakhs in net earnings.
‘Dorothy’ faces criticism over queer themes
The film’s thematic approach has received appreciation from some viewers. However, its queer themes have also resulted in criticism across social media platforms.Some users have called for a boycott of the movie. Criticism has been directed at Karthik Subbaraj as well as members of the cast. In an interview with Hyderabad Times, Karthik Subbaraj spoke about the broader intention behind ‘Dorothy’. He said he hoped the film would encourage audiences to view transgender people with greater dignity and acceptance.The filmmaker said mainstream cinema has often overlooked experiences associated with transgender communities. He also noted that Indian films have historically placed transgender characters in comic or stereotypical roles.Karthik Subbaraj believes that representation has gradually started moving in a different direction. He also recalled receiving reactions from viewers who said the film made them reconsider their own conduct.The filmmaker remembered seeing men become emotional after watching the movie. Some also expressed guilt over how they had previously treated transgender people. The crime drama stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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