Actor Sananth has spent nearly 15 years finding his place in Tamil cinema, but his role in ‘Dorothy’ has brought him a new level of recognition. Known for choosing different roles, the actor has won attention for playing Subbu, a transgender character in the film. The response has also marked an important moment in his acting journey, which began with short films before he moved on to feature films.Sananth has now become an actor that filmmakers looking for fresh performances are keen to work with. His journey reflects the value of patience and the importance of waiting for roles that challenge an actor.
Sananth reveals how he prepared for his transgender role in ‘Dorothy’
Speaking about his experience of playing Subbu in ‘Dorothy’ with Cinema Vikatan, Sananth said the role came with a great deal of responsibility. He was selected after an audition alongside Rishikanth and wanted to live up to director Karthik Subbaraj’s trust in him. “Honestly, this character was a great blessing for me. I just wanted people to accept my transgender character with all its beauty,” Sananth said.He added that he felt nervous while performing the role and described the experience as something that went beyond his own efforts. He also said he approached Subbu with a calm, meditative mindset. The actor was particularly concerned about how audiences would receive the character, making their acceptance deeply meaningful to him.
‘Dorothy’ audience response leaves Sananth emotional during first-day screening
Sananth watched ‘Dorothy’ with audiences on its first day, first show, hoping they would connect with his performance. Their response turned into an emotional moment for the actor, who recalled people hugging him, shaking his hands and expressing their feelings. “If you ask me, the best tears in the world are the tears that fall on my hands and shoulders when people recognise my work,” he said.He was especially moved by the emotional reactions from male viewers. For Sananth, the response was more than appreciation for a performance; it was a sign that audiences had connected with the character. The experience gave him a sense of fulfilment after years of waiting for a role that could make a difference to his career.
Sananth reflects on his 15-year journey
Sananth’s interest in cinema began when he was in Class 10. At first, he studied mechanical engineering, but after that he changed and started visual communication along with filmmaking. His short film ‘Madhu’ brought him attention and opened the door to films like ‘Demonte Colony,’ ‘Jil Jung Juk,’ ‘Mercury,’ ‘Petta,’ and ‘Mahaan.’ Despite working with established filmmakers and actors, he continued to wait for roles that offered something new. “I have no regrets about waiting all these years. Patience is what takes you to a place where you belong,” he said.Looking ahead, Sananth hopes to explore more genres, including action and comedy, while continuing to discover new sides of himself as an actor.
