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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Su from So has superb opening weekend in Kannada, Shaneel Gautham's horror comedy collects Rs 7 crore, hits capacity on Sunday
Directed by JP Thuminad, So from So is the latest addition to the box office race. Released on July 25, 2025, the Kannada release stars Thuminad along with Shaneel Gautham, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash K Thuminadu, Deepak Rai Panaje, and Mime Ramdas. The film had a superb trend in the opening weekend in Karnataka. Let's look at what the first three days of Su from So looked like. Su from So collects Rs 3.5 crore on Sunday Produced under the banner of Lighter Buddha Films, Su from So has witnessed a phenomenal trend in the opening weekend. The Shaneel Gautham starrer opened at Rs 1 crore on Friday. It then recorded Rs 2.5 crore on Saturday and Rs 3.5 crore on Sunday. This is to note that the Kannada release showed a 250 percent jump yesterday from what it earned on its debut day. JP Thuminad's directorial has earned Rs 7 crore in the first weekend at the Karnataka box office. Su from So to emerge successful at the Karnataka box office Backed by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa, and Raj B Shetty, Su from So is likely to become a big winner for Kannada film industry. The recently released movie has shown early signs of breaking out. The horror comedy has received positive reception among critics and the audience. The opening weekend witnessed a rise in showcasing as well. On Sunday, it recorded 100 percent occupancy, with every single show in Karnataka putting up a full house. This is unprecedented, and it shows the demand the Kannada release has from the audience. The business on Sunday could have been higher with more capacity. However, the film was hit by occupancy issues. It is safe to say that horror comedy is turning out to be the safest genre across industries. Su From So in theaters Su From So is running in theaters near you. You can book the tickets for Shaneel Gautham's horror comedy movie online. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more box office updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Su from So's fresh & rooted narrative will resonate with audiences, says Raj B Shetty
With Su from So set to hit screens today, July 25, Raj B Shetty, who, along with Shashidhar Shetty Baroda and Ravi Rai Kalasa, under the banner of Lighter Buddha Films – is backing the project, is confident that audiences will embrace this unique supernatural comedy-drama. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now '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.'
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dulquer Salmaan to distribute Raj B Shetty's Su From So in Malayalam
Directed by JP Thuminad, the Kannada supernatural comedy film 'Su From So' will be distributed by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films in Malayalam. 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana' fame Raj B Shetty has produced and is presenting the film under his banner Lighter Buddha Films. The film is set in a village backdrop, showcasing the vibrant life of the villagers — until one day, the devil makers announced the news with a post on Instagram along with the caption, 'What a proud moment! Wayfarer Films themselves are presenting our 'Su From So' in Malayalam. Let's celebrate cinema together.' The poster seemingly shows an animated version of a woman donning a saree and anklet, stepping out of a house. A poster announcing 'Su From So' Malayalam version's Kerala distribution by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films (PC: Instagram/dqswayfarerfilms) The trailer of the film was released on July 15 and received a great reception from the audience. It presents a third person's point of view into the lives of the villagers. 'Su From So' stars Shaneel Gautham, JP Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash K Thuminadu, Deepak Rai Panaje, and Mime Ramdas — all of whom are familiar to audiences for their appearances in films helmed by Raj B Shetty, Rishab Shetty, or Rakshit Shetty. During a recent interview, Shaneel Gautham, who plays one of the protagonists, said, 'There is a production house called Wayfarer Films, owned by Dulquer Salmaan. They have watched the film and liked it. Therefore, they will present the film in Malayalam. I don't know if Kannada and Malayalam versions will be released together, but at least within a gap of one week of the Kannada release, it will be released there.'The makers have organised promotional paid premieres across Karnataka and have received great reviews from the audience. The promotional campaign included paid premiere shows in Mangalore on July 21, Shivamogga on July 22, Mysore on July 23, and finally Bengaluru on July music for the film has been composed by Sumedh K, and one of its songs, 'Danks Anthem', has gone viral on social media. The film has been produced by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa, along with Raj B Shetty.'Su From So' is scheduled to release in theatres on July 25, 2025.- Ends
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Su From So' Trailer: Raj B Shetty presents JP Thuminad's rural horror-comedy
A hilarious horror ride is on its way, and this time it's from the heart of coastal Karnataka. The trailer of 'Su From So', a supernatural comedy drama, was unveiled on July 15, and it's already creating waves for its quirky blend of eerie thrills and village humour. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film is directed by JP Thuminad and presented by the acclaimed Raj B Shetty under his banner. Slated for release on July 25, the film promises a rollercoaster of scares, laughs, and cultural charm. A village comes alive—until the devil shows up Set in the scenic coastal region between Mangaluru and Udupi, Su From So captures the flavour of rural life with a playful lens. JP Thuminad not only directs but also stars in the film, and the trailer is narrated from his character's point of view. The peaceful village life, full of traditions, food, and familiar banter, suddenly descends into chaos when a ghost named Sulochana from Someshwar—aka 'Su from So'—enters the scene. Su From So - OFFICIAL TRAILER | JP Thuminad | Shaneel Gautham | Lighter Buddha Films When horror meets humour The trailer smartly weaves supernatural elements into its rustic comedy. The storytelling is rich with personality, carried by quirky characters like Ravi, Satish, Chandra, and the narrator Ashoka. Netizens are loving the trailer. One commented, "I'm taking my non-kannadiga friends to theater with me." Another comment read, "Sandalwood needed this kind of films ,I believe that if such films win in Kannada, the Kannada film industry can grow to new heights thank u raj b shetty for always doing such kind of films. " Raj B Shetty's touch, viral music & a familiar cast Backing the project is Raj B Shetty, and the cast includes Shaneel Gautham, Sandhya Arakere, Deepak Rai Panaje, and Mime Ramdas—faces familiar from the works of Shetty, Rishab Shetty, and Rakshit Shetty. Music by Sumedh K adds zest, especially with the already viral 'Danks Anthem.' With its rootsy charm, supernatural twist, and comedic spirit, 'Su From So' looks set to charm audiences when it hits theatres on July 25.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Su From So trailer: Raj B Shetty's supernatural comedy promises a laugh riot
The trailer of JP Thuminad's Kannada film 'Su From So' was released on July 15. 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana' fame Raj B Shetty is presenting the film under his banner Lighter Buddha Films. The film is a supernatural comedy drama set in a village backdrop, showcasing the vibrant life of the villagers—until one day, the devil trailer presents a third person's point of view into the lives of the villagers, with the voiceover of one of the protagonists, played by the director JP Thuminad, inviting viewers into his village. Set in the coastal Mangaluru–Udupi region of Karnataka, the trailer carries the essence of 'Kantara' and 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana', particularly through its dialect and depiction of local While presenting the picturesque visuals of the location, delicious regional delicacies and the everyday life of the people, the trailer steadily introduces the audience to the lead characters—Ravi, Satish, Chandra and Ashoka, who is narrating the story. The peaceful lives of the villagers take a chilling but comedic turn when Sulochana from Someshwar (Su from Sa) starts haunting them. What follows is a hilarious chain of events that flips the entire village upside down.'Su From So' stars Shaneel Gautham, JP Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash K Thuminadu, Deepak Rai Panaje and Mime Ramdas, all of whom are familiar to audiences for their appearances in films helmed by Raj B Shetty, Rishab Shetty or Rakshit Shetty. The music for the film has been composed by Sumedh K, and one of its songs, 'Danks Anthem', has gone viral on social media. The film has been produced by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa and Raj B Shetty.'Su From So' is scheduled to release in theatres on July 25, 2025.- EndsMust Watch:
