After ‘Dorothy’, Karthik Subbaraj’s next to star Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa
Karthik Subbaraj’s film 'Dorothy' has sparked widespread discussion on social media regarding queer identities and representation in Tamil cinema. The director has now begun work on his next project for Netflix, a rural drama based on a book about a dance form, starring Upendra, Prabhu Deva, and Atharvaa.
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This article highlights the evolving landscape of Tamil cinema, with a mainstream director tackling queer themes and a new commercial project featuring prominent actors for a global streaming platform, indicating shifts in storytelling and production for a wider audience.
Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy has spurred a widespread discussion on social media, ever since it hit the screens on September 25, 2026. The Tamil filmmaker, who received a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of Dorothy, has begun work on his next.
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Karthik said he is currently directing a film for Netflix. “The movie stars Upendra sir, Prabhu Deva sir, and Atharvaa,” the filmmaker said. “I completed the first schedule of shoot for the movie before beginning promotions for Dorothy.”
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