Kothi is an ambiguous South Asian term for members of certain local subcultures including either hijras, effeminate males, gay males, or males who are receptive to other males in sexual intercourse.
The area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to other bigger commercial areas such as Abids, Koti, Nampally and Himayat nagar.
Manam Kothi Paravai is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Thulladha Manamum Thullum fame Ezhil, starring Sivakarthikeyan and debutant Aathmiya in lead roles.