Movie: Su From So
Rating: 2.5/5
Banner: Lighter Buddha Films, Mythri
Cast: Shaneel Gautham, J. P. Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Deepak Rai Panaje, Mime Ramdas, Raj B. Shetty, Pushparaj Bolar and others
Music: Sumedh K.
DOP: S. Chandrasekaran
Editor: Nithin Shetty
Written and directed by: J. P. Thuminad
Release Date: August 8, 2025
It has become a trend in Tollywood with leading production houses like Mythri Movie Makers and Geetha Arts supporting the release successful films from other languages in Telugu through dubbing. “Su From So” is one such effort from Mythri Movie Makers.
Let us find out its highlights and demerits.
Story:
The film is set in a rural village where Ashok (Thuminad), a carefree young man, finds himself in trouble because of his crush.
In an attempt to escape the mess, he hatches a clever plan, which leads to a viral rumor. That Ashok is possessed by a ghost named Sulochana, said to have come from the neighboring village of Someswara.
Ravi Anna (Shanil Gautam), the village head, steps in to investigate and resolve the situation. But it spirals into a series of hilarious and eerie events.
Is the ghost real, or just a convenient invention to cover up a mistake?
Artistes’ Performances:
Most of the cast may be unfamiliar to Telugu audiences - in fact, this writer didn’t recognize a single actor. Shanil Gautam, as Ravi Anna, delivers a natural performance, though his so-called comedy may not land effectively for everyone.
Director JP Tuminad, who also plays the lead role, is passable in his portrayal.
Raj B Shetty, as Swamiji, provides a few genuine laughs thanks to his comic timing, while the character of Drinker Bava manages to leave a mark and adds to the film’s quirky charm.
Technical Excellence:
The film has decent production and technical values. While cinematography and background score are sufficient to the theme and scale of the film, the editing work is sloppy.
The film goes on and on, the editor lets it go without sharpening.
Highlights:
Some good laughs
Decent first half
Drawback:
Story goes round and round
Lengthy runtime
Analysis
“Su From So” stands for Sulochana, the ghost From Someswara village. This Kannada film, which was a success in Karnataka, has now been released in Telugu. The dubbing work is fairly neat, but the question remains: was this story really necessary to bring to Telugu audiences?
Right from the beginning, it becomes clear that the ghost was fabricated by the protagonist, Ashok, to escape a situation where he was about to get caught. The twist is that the villagers are unaware that the ghost story is fake, which leads to a series of comic situations.
This horror comedy, blending supernatural elements with social commentary, works only in parts.
The film follows the troubles Ashok faces because of his lie and how those consequences eventually lead to his transformation. While the storyline is simple, it remains engaging to a certain extent.
The depiction of rural life in South Karnataka, along with the quirks and eccentricities of its villagers, adds flavor. However, after a point, the film starts to lose its charm due to the wafer-thin plot and a screenplay that keeps circling without progressing much.
Though the director tries his best to maintain the film’s humorous tone, the repetitive sequences in the second half leave the audience feeling a bit exhausted.
The film works better once Swamiji, played hilariously by Raj B Shetty, enters the scene. His presence injects much-needed energy and laughs.
The subplot involving Sulochana’s daughter and the sexual harassment she faces at the hands of her uncle adds emotional weight. However, it reminds us strongly of a thread in “Love Story” by Sekhar Kammula. Several other scenes also feel reminiscent of older Telugu and Tamil horror comedies.
Overall, actor-director JP Tuminad succeeds in crafting a horror comedy that entertains in parts. But “Su From So” is the kind of film that would work better on an OTT platform, thanks to its leisurely pace and thin storyline.
Bottom-line: So So
