Su From So

Su From So
Directed byJ. P. Thuminad
Written byJ. P. Thuminad
Produced byShashidhar Shetty Baroda
Ravi Rai Kalasa
Raj B. Shetty
StarringShaneel Gautham
J. P. Thuminad
Sandhya Arakere
CinematographyS. Chandrasekaran
Edited byNithin Shetty
Music bySongs:
Sumedh K.
Score:
Sandeep Thulasidas
Production
company
Release date
  • 25 July 2025 (2025-07-25)
Running time
135 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada
Budget₹5.50 crore[a]
Box office₹115 crore[6]

Su From So is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by J. P. Thuminad in his directorial debut and is produced by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa, and Raj B. Shetty under Lighter Buddha Films. It stars Shaneel Gautham, J. P. Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Mime Ramdas and Raj B. Shetty.[7]

Set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara, the story follows Ashoka, a carefree young man whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana, upending village life through a cascade of comedic supernatural events.

The film was released theatrically on 25 July 2025. It became a huge critical and commercial success and became the the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year at the time of release. It was credited with bringing back large footfalls in Kannada cinema after Raajakumara (2017), KGF Series (2018-2022), Kantara (2022) and 777 Charlie (2022).[8]

Plot

Ashoka, a young man from the village, develops a crush on a local girl. Due to a misunderstanding, the villagers come to believe that he is possessed by the spirit of Sulochana, a woman associated with the nearby Someshwara region.

The situation creates confusion and tension in the community, and Ashoka becomes the focus of local suspicion. As the story progresses, the background of Sulochana’s daughter, Bhanu, is revealed. Her experiences and struggles are connected to the belief in the spirit, which adds context to the events taking place in the village.

The film moves between comedy and social drama, highlighting the effects of rumor, superstition, and personal histories on the lives of the characters.

Cast

  • Shaneel Gautham as Ravi "Anna"
  • J. P. Thuminad as Ashoka
  • Sandhya Arakere as Bhaanu
  • Prakash Thuminad as Chandra
  • Deepak Rai Panaje as Sathisha
  • Mime Ramdas as Yadhu
  • Raj B. Shetty as Karunakar "Guruji" [9]
  • Pushparaj Bolar as Bhaava
  • Mamtha Shetty as Mala, Chandra’s Wife

Soundtrack

The film's songs were composed by Sumedh K, an independent musician, debuted in the mainstream cinema with this film's soundtrack. The background score was composed by Sandeep Thulasidas. The first single Danks Anthem was released on 27 June 2025.[8]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Danks Anthem"Raj B. ShettyAnurag Kulkarni3:16

Release

Theatrical

Su From So was released theatrically in India on 25 July 2025. The film began with a single premiere in Mangaluru, followed by Shivamogga and Mysuru, quickly snowballed into 28 preview shows across Karnataka before its theatrical release on 25 July.[10] The film's Malayalam dubbed version was released on 1 August 2025.

Distribution

The film was distributed in North India by AA Films. Its Malayalam dubbed version was released in Kerala by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films. The film was distributed internationally by Phars Films.[11]

Reception

Critical reception

Su From So received highly positive reviews from critics. Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote, "‘Su From So’, directed by debutant JP Thuminad and backed by actor-director Raj B Shetty, is helped by witty performances as it becomes a rare horror comedy that seamlessly blends thrills with a pertinent message".[12] Susmita Sameera of The Times of India gave 4/5 and wrote "'Su from So' emerges as a refreshing entertainer that blends laughter, heartfelt moments, gentle romance, and a powerful message — wrapped in a wholesome package for the entire family to enjoy."[13] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express gave 4/5 and wrote "A must-watch, not just for horror or comedy fans, but for anyone who believes cinema can still surprise, subvert, and stay with you."[14] Pranati A. S. of Deccan Herald gave 4/5 and wrote "Billed as a horror comedy, the film looks at what real life horror looks like. And notably, it never for a moment gets dull and preachy."[15] Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today also gave 4/5 and wrote "Directed by JP Thuminad, this Kannada comedy is a fun ride filled with laughter throughout. The film weaves social drama with comedy and presents a beautiful story."[16]

Box office

Su From So has sold over 3.80 lakh tickets in just three days and became the first Kannada film in ages to secure 72 early morning shows on a Sunday, all running to full houses, even on weekdays.[11] The film sold 1.27 lakh tickets on Book My Show on its second day and became highest ticket sold for a Kannada film in a single day.[17][7] The film grossed ₹17.30 crore in five days.[18] The film grossed ₹33–36 crores in 10 days.[19][20][21] The net collections at the end of two weeks was reported to be ₹43 crores.[22] It grossed ₹50.74 crores before the end of two weeks in India.[23] The film earned ₹2.5 crores from USA.[24] The film crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the box-office and became one of the few Kannada films to sell more than 1 million tickets on Book My Show.[5] Malayalam version grossed ₹2.30 crores in Kerala in six days.[25] The film collected ₹57 crores in 15 days.[26][27] Sakshi Post reported a gross of ₹62 crores.[28][29] The total collections at the end of 18 days was ₹65 crores.[30] At the end of 19 days, the all-India domestic gross was reported to be ₹77.25 crores including ₹4.59 from the Malayalam version.[31] The total gross was estimated to be around ₹86.40 crores including ₹9 crores from overseas.[32] The film grossed ₹87 crores in 20 days.[33][34] The worldwide gross collections including that of the dubbed versions was estimated to be around ₹90 crores within three weeks of release.[35][36] The film grossed ₹96 crores in 22 days including ₹12 crores from overseas.[37] The film crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the box-office in 23 days of which over ₹70 crores was from Kannada version in Karnataka alone.[38][39] The movie grossed ₹105 crores in 24 days.[40] The worldwide gross at the end of fourth weekend was reported to be ₹115 crores.[6][41][42]

Notes

  1. ^ Producers clarified the film was made on a production budget of ₹4.5 crores[2] which increased to ₹6 crores including promotion expenses [3] amidst trade speculated figure of ₹4 crores[4] to ₹6 crores.[5]

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