‘Dorothy’ banned in Malaysia over LGBTQ-related content

Director Karthik Subbaraj’s film Dorothy recently made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival to widespread critical praise. While the movie hit theaters in India on September 25, reports indicate that its release has been blocked in Malaysia. Though unconfirmed officially, the roadblock is believed to stem from the film’s LGBTQ-related themes. Set against the backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu, Dorothy centers on friendship and the societal hurdles faced by its characters.