Su from So's fresh & rooted narrative will resonate with audiences, says Raj B Shetty
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'This film was genuinely funny to us, the makers, and that's why we know audiences will enjoy it,' says Raj, and adds that the film, which captures the flavour of rural life in the scenic coastal region between Mangaluru and Udupi, will resonate with viewers through its blend of familiar village charm and the sudden chaos brought by the ghost Sulochana from Someshwar – Su from So. Marking the Kannada directorial debut of JP Thuminad, Raj emphasises that the film's strength lies in its fresh content and rooted storytelling.
'Today's audiences want something new, and this film delivers that. It doesn't look like a film done by a debutant in Kannada; it's engaging, fun, and still has substance,' he says. He explains that while the narrative is fictional, the personalities are deeply inspired by real-life observations. 'In this film, you'll find characters who are deeply relatable, who make mistakes and assumptions, brave individuals who are, in fact, the biggest cowards.
We've all encountered such characters – and sometimes, we are those characters.'
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