Kannada horror-comedy 'Su from So' to release in Kerala on THIS date; Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films to distribute

The new Kannada release Su from So, currently a hot topic on social media, as one of the best from the industry, is set to have its Kerala theatrical release on August 1. Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films is handling the region's distribution of the film produced by actor and filmmaker Raj B Shetty's Lighter Buddha Films.

Written and directed by JP Thuminad in his directorial debut, the film seems to be making waves among both cinephiles and filmmakers alike. Thuminad, also an actor known for his work in films like Saptha Sagaradaache Ello: Side B and Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, plays the protagonist as well. Su from So is short for 'Sulochana from Someshwara'.

In an interview with The New Indian Express, Thuminad, who worked with a large cast in the film, said, "It is about elders who return after death to fulfil an unfulfilled wish. I grew up hearing such stories, and they stayed with me. I had written scenes for 100 people. There are no junior artistes in our village, so we went door to door, inviting people to act.”

The film is said to have a deliberately "exaggerated" and "caricaturish" behaviour. Interestingly, Raj B Shetty is also present in the film in a crucial role.

Opening up about why he opted to star in the film, the Ondu Motteya Kathe actor told OTTPlay, “When JP Thuminad asked me to do a role in Su From So, I wondered whether to do it, because I had not done such a caricaturish character, other than, perhaps, 777 Charlie. Since I am a filmmaker, I was not worried about whether it would affect me in terms of audiences seeing me as a comedian or not being able to do protagonist roles going forward. All that mattered to me was what my presence would do for the film and for me as a producer. Most importantly, doing the role would elevate the film, so I figured it was best that I be a part of Su From So.”

The film's other cast members include Shanil Gautham, Deepak Raj Panaje, Prakash Thuminad, Mim Ramadas, and Sandhya Arekere.

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