Keerthy Suresh’s fun interaction with her ‘Dorothy’ co-stars Rishikanth and Sananth has now become a talking point on social media. During the film’s promotional event in Madurai, the actor addressed the two actors casually as ‘Da’ while teasing them on stage. While the moment appeared to be a friendly exchange, some fans felt that the way she addressed them came across as disrespectful, leading to discussions online.
Keerthy Suresh calls Rishikanth and Sananth ‘Da’ while praising their ‘Dorothy’ performances
Speaking about her bond with the two actors, Keerthy Suresh said, “I worked only for a few days on this film. But I feel like I have known Rishikanth and Sananth for many years. I have got a beautiful friendship through this film. Both of them have acted amazingly, and I am waiting for all of you to watch their performances.”She then turned the moment into a light-hearted interaction with the two actors and asked them, “Kandupidippeengala da?” (Will you be able to pay attention to me?). Rishikanth and Sananth responded to her comments with smiles and remained composed during the exchange. However, the use of “Da” became the part of the interaction that drew attention online.
Keerthy Suresh’s casual stage moment with Rishikanth and Sananth divides fans
While the conversation appeared to come from the comfort Keerthy shares with her co-stars, some fans on social media questioned the choice of words used on stage. They felt that addressing Rishikanth and Sananth as ‘Da’ in a public promotional event was not appropriate and described the exchange as a disrespectful stage moment. Others viewed it simply as an informal way of speaking between actors who had developed a friendly equation while working on the film.The discussion comes at a time when Rishikanth and Sananth have been receiving increased attention through ‘Dorothy.’ Their performances and promotional events have helped them connect with the audience and their song ‘Kalyana Virundhu’ also became famous through reels featuring the two of them.
‘Dorothy’ marks Keerthy Suresh’s collaboration with Karthik Subbaraj and Ilaiyaraaja
‘Dorothy’ is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and features Keerthy Suresh, Rishikanth and Sananth in key roles. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja and is scheduled to release on September 25. The story revolves around a childhood friendship between two characters and is expected to explore themes around relationships and women.For Keerthy Suresh, the Madurai event also carried a personal connection. Speaking about the city, she said, “Madurai has always been special to me. We shot ‘Rajinimurugan’ here, and that is where things started for me. So, it will always be special.” As ‘Dorothy’ moves closer to its theatrical release, the focus now remains on the film, its performances and the response it receives from audiences.
