Filmmaker Kartik Subbaraj's latest 'Dorothy' opened to polarising responses over its LGBTQ+ themes. However, veteran director Mani Ratnam praised the film amid backlash and said, "We've many…young and promising new directors with us, and Karthik is leading the pack. 'Dorothy' is a very special film." He added, "Very impressive. I'm envious. The control over the language, the shots. The technique."