Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy gets a dose of Raaja magic

CHENNAI: Director Karthik Subbaraj has unveiled Kalyana Virundhu, the latest song from his upcoming film Dorothy, composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

An upbeat wedding number with a distinct old-school Ilaiyaraaja flavour, the song is sung by Yugendran, Anthony Daasan and Priya Jerson. The track has been released as an “Ex-Wedding Paattu”, adding an unusual twist to the celebratory theme. 

Sharing the song, Karthik Subbaraj expressed his excitement over finally collaborating with Ilaiyaraaja, calling the veteran composer’s music his “soul therapy” and describing the opportunity to work with him as a “lifetime dream”.

The song has also drawn a reaction from filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, who quote-tweeted Karthik Subbaraj’s post and wrote, “Thanks for bringing the OG back Karthik. This one is gonna be a blast in theatres like the good old days.”

The track’s retro musical flavour has already become one of its talking points, with the song evoking the sound associated with Ilaiyaraaja’s work from the 1980s and 1990s. The makers have aptly described the release as “A Raaja Sambhavam.”

Dorothy stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in the lead roles. The film follows Karthi and Subbu, two longtime friends who grow up in a challenging village environment, with Dorothy’s arrival changing the course of their lives.

The film explores a harsh rural reality shaped by patriarchy, violence and survival.