Director Karthik Subbaraj has reacted to the addition of more shows for his latest film Dorothy, which opened in theatres on Friday amid a mixed response. While the film has faced criticism from a section of the audience, particularly over its treatment of an LGBTQ+ angle, the theatrical response has picked up over the weekend.
Distributor Sakthi Film Factory recently announced that additional shows had been added for Dorothy. The distribution company also addressed the criticism surrounding the film, claiming that some viewers had formed an opinion based on fake reviews circulating online without actually watching the film. The distributor further suggested that some of those viewers were now turning up at theatres to watch Dorothy.
Karthik Subbaraj shared the distributor’s post and responded with a message asking audiences to remain patient. “Be calm and believe in the audience.” The filmmaker also expressed his gratitude for the response the film has received in theatres, saying that he felt “overwhelmed with the love showered upon Dorothy in theatres.”
Dorothy sees a rise in collections over the weekend
Karthik’s comments come as Dorothy has shown an improvement in its theatrical numbers after a relatively modest opening day. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 90 lakh nett in India on Friday. Its collection increased to Rs 1.25 crore on Saturday, while the film has so far earned Rs 1.10 crore on Sunday.
The figures refer to the film’s net theatrical collection in India and are based on the box office tracker’s available data. With the film seeing a jump from Friday to Saturday, the weekend performance has provided some encouragement following the divided initial response.
The additional shows could also give Dorothy greater visibility in theatres during the coming days. Whether the film can sustain the momentum through the weekdays will depend largely on audience word of mouth.
Advance bookings offer further encouragement
Dorothy’s advance bookings for the next two days also indicate continued interest in the film. According to Sacnilk, the film has already generated Rs 2.38 crore through advance reservations, including Rs 1.84 crore from non-blocked-seat bookings.
Chennai is currently the leading city for Dorothy in terms of advance reservations, according to the tracker. The development comes at a crucial stage for the film, with the response from audiences expected to determine its theatrical trajectory over the next few days.
The film has sparked conversations since its release, particularly around its LGBTQ+ storyline and the way the subject has been handled. While some viewers have criticised the treatment, Dorothy has also received support from sections of the audience and critics.
For Karthik Subbaraj, the response in theatres appears to be more significant than the noise surrounding the film online. His decision to ask audiences to “believe in the audience” comes as Dorothy gets more shows and records a stronger performance over the weekend.
With the film now entering its first weekday stretch, the next few days will reveal whether the increased shows and improving word of mouth can translate into sustained momentum at the box office.
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