Why Is Everyone Talking About 'Su From So?' The Kannada Film Backed By Dulquer Salmaan
In an industry that often thrives on spectacle, star power, and massive promotional blitzes, a small Kannada-language film titled Su From So has quietly become one of the most talked-about cinematic surprises of 2025.
Directed by debutant J. P. Thuminad and backed in its Malayalam release by none other than Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, the film is drawing praise across linguistic and regional lines for its humour, its heart, and its haunting undertones.
The cast of Su From So features an ensemble of actors known for their grounded and natural performances. Shaneel Gautham plays Ravi Anna, while director J. P. Thuminad takes on the lead role of Ashoka. Sandhya Arakere appears as Bhanu, with Prakash Thuminad portraying Chandra. The film also includes Deepak Rai Panaje as Sathisha, Mime Ramdas as Yadhu, Raj B. Shetty as Swamy, and Pushparaj Bolar as Bhaava.
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Released in Karnataka on July 25 and dubbed into Malayalam on August 1, Su From So is a classic example of regional cinema pushing past its linguistic boundaries through the power of word-of-mouth, sincere storytelling, and emotional resonance.
But why exactly is everyone talking about this film? What’s making this modest-budget horror comedy with a strange title (Su From So, short for Sulochana from Someshwara) the toast of social media forwards?
Let’s dig deeper.
At first glance, the title Su From So might come across as quirky, even awkward. But in the context of the film’s narrative, it’s anything but. The story follows Ashoka, a young man in the sleepy coastal village of Marlur, who becomes the centre of a rumour that he’s possessed by the ghost of a woman named Sulochana, from the neighbouring village of Someshwara.
What begins as local gossip soon spirals into chaos, triggering a comically chaotic yet eerily emotional sequence of events in the tightly knit village.
After a long time… Our theatre turned housefull today. #SuFromSo pic.twitter.com/lu5FPAeQHf
— Aravind Bala (@aravindbal) August 3, 2025
Much of the film’s impact lies in its setting. Shot in coastal Karnataka, the film captures the lush yet languorous pace of life in the region, its dialects, local myths, and very real anxieties about identity, relationships, and reputation.
In Kerala, the Malayalam-speaking audience has warmly embraced Su From So, with viewers not only flocking to theatres but also actively recommending the film through glowing reviews across social media platforms.
Had super fun at cinema today.. A Damn Feel Good Padam !! #SuFromSo pic.twitter.com/wtLyodJmpa
— Shazzam (@callmeshazzam) August 2, 2025
The Malayalam dubbed version has retained much of the original’s tone while smartly adapting cultural nuances. Wayfarer Films, the banner run by Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan, ensured a smooth and respectful dubbing process.
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Watched #SuFromSo
One of the best of 2025.
This is how a horror-comedy should be.
Superb writing & performances. Laught riot inside the theatre, with a highly satisfying climax.
Technically decent.
Excellent malayalam dub. Felt like watching our own movie.
PEAK ENTERTAINER
4/5 pic.twitter.com/FSfta4ggbF— Aditya Binu (@aditya_binu) August 1, 2025
For Dulquer Salmaan, who has been selectively backing new voices through Wayfarer Films, Su From So is another feather in his cap as a producer with an eye for quality.
