Dorothy OTT Verdict: Fans Question Keerthy Suresh’s Character Death, Suggest Alternate Ending To Climax

Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy one of Tamil cinema's most talked about film's has made its way to OTT. This has got netizens talking about the film on social media. The film has created conversations among viewers over its portrayal of transgender identity, the discrimination faced by the community and its controversial climax. While some have praised the film’s bold storytelling, performances and Ilaiyaraaja’s music, others have shared theories about Dorothy’s death and questioned the need for the final kiss between Karthi and Subbu. The discussion has also seen viewers suggest alternate endings, with some mentioning the film could have concluded on a different note while still conveying Karthi’s acceptance of Subbu.

Fan theories about Dorothy’s death are doing the rounds. Some speculate that her father-in-law may have killed her because she did not belong to the same caste. Another theory suggests that he may have tried to misbehave with her before turning the situation against her when his son arrived, with both men possibly being involved in her death.

While some viewers have questioned the climax, others are happy with the ending. They feel Karthi’s character loved Subbu and understood that she had hidden her identity because she feared losing him. They also believe everyone deserves a good life and have asked others to respect their relationship.

Some viewers feel an alternate ending could have avoided unnecessary controversy. However, others have questioned the need to change the climax, saying the objection appears to stem from discomfort with the kiss rather than the film’s storytelling.

Several viewers have defended the scene, sharing how the final kiss clip led to calls to boycott the film despite its storytelling and bold approach. They praised director Karthik Subbaraj for taking up a subject that challenges social attitudes and exposes prejudice.

Another viewer questioned the need for the kiss in the climax, suggesting the film could have ended with Karthi dropping Subbu off and saying "Varen di". As per the X user, that moment would have been enough to show that Karthi had accepted Subbu’s transition, without the scene showing the two sharing a kiss.

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Dorothy stars Sananth, Rishikanth, Keerthy Suresh, Anjali Nair and Soundararaja in key roles. Set in 1990s Madurai, the film explores transgender identity and the discrimination faced by transgender people, a subject rarely addressed in Tamil cinema. It was released in theatres on September 25 and began streaming on Netflix on October 23.