Su From So (2025), a comedy with two halves

Su from So (2025) is a Kannada comedy film that stands out for its unusual treatment. The first half is brilliant, but after the interval, the film loses steam and drifts away. Mangoidiots gives it a Raw.

The story is set in a tightly knit village in Karnataka. Ravi Anna, a local building contractor, is well-liked and the go-to man for everyone in the village. Ashoka, who works for him, has a crush on a local girl and sneaks into her backyard. When he gets caught, he pretends to be possessed. From there, the film turns into a comedy of errors, with the villagers trying to drive away the “ghost”.

Shaneel Gautham shines as Ravi Anna. The director J. P. Thuminad, who also plays Ashoka, does well without slipping into overacting, even in the sequences where he appears possessed by a lady character. Raj B. Shetty as Guruji adds humour to the proceedings, and Sandhya Arakere as Bhaanu brings a natural charm to her role.

The first half of the film is crafted brilliantly, leading up to the main plot and keeping us hooked. But in the second half, soon after Guruji enters, the screenplay feels stretched, with repetitive events. The only saving grace here is the graceful romance between Ravi Anna and Bhaanu, which develops naturally. If this had been shown earlier, and the distractions cut down in the latter half, the film could’ve been a lot more enjoyable.

Su from So is still worth checking out, as it offers a different experience. Just be prepared with a little patience for the second half.