So Much Su-prise: A Comedy Brewed in Coastal Quirk !

So Much Su-prise: A Comedy Brewed in Coastal Quirk

My quick take on Kannada comedy “Su from So” (Theatrical release)

Shettys. नाम तो सुना ही होगा. Whether it’s Raj, Rishab, or Rakshit—the holy trinity of Kannada cinema—if any of these names are attached to a project, आँख बंद करके टिकट ले लो. They don’t make movies. They make beautifully messy magic, dipped in philosophy, humour, and a heavy dose of local flavor.

This time, it’s Raj B. Shetty presenting us with a gem, and he’s not alone. Say hello to debutant director J.P. Thuminad, who delivers like a veteran on a mission. You’d never guess this is his first. With clean framing, raw emotion, and smart silences, he proves he’s clearly a product of the Raj B. Shetty school of filmmaking, where characters matter more than climaxes and simplicity is a superpower.

Of course, recent Kannada blockbusters like KGF gave us hypermasculine noise, and Kantara gave us divine chaos. But Su from So? It sneaks in softly and tickles your brain and belly in equal measure.

Now, fair warning—the first half takes time. The plot walks instead of runs, characters arrive unannounced, and it feels like the script is figuring itself out. But once the film finds its rhythm, you get sucked in so deeply, it feels like you’ve been teleported into the village—watching the drama unfold from a charpai outside the local tea shop.

The setting? A postcard-perfect village in Dakshina Karnataka, as textured and lively as a gossip-filled temple festival. Like Malgudi in R.K. Narayan’s stories, the village here becomes its own character—calm on the surface, chaos underneath.

Now let’s talk characters—and oh, what a cast! From nosy aunties to fraudulent mystics, each face feels handpicked from real life. But the absolute scene-stealer?

Drumroll (and dumbbell curl) please…

HULKISH SHANEEL GOWTHAM as Ravi Anna.

This guy walks in with the build of a bodyguard and the emotional range of a poet. He’s raw, rugged, ridiculously entertaining, and delivers every line with unfiltered honesty. Whether he’s flexing muscles or flexing his loyalty, Ravi Anna is simply awesome.

And then there’s Raj Shetty himself, as the pseudo-spiritual shaman. The man’s transformation is so smooth, you start wondering if method acting has a coastal variant. He doesn’t perform—he vanishes into character. Chameleon mode: ON.

The comedy isn’t your punch-a-minute slapstick. It’s situational, subtle, and strangely philosophical at times. I haven’t laughed out loud in a theatre like this since Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. That unexpected kind of laughter—the best kind.

Most importantly, the tone never wobbles. Horror comedy is a slippery slope, but here, director J.P. Thuminad keeps it delightfully balanced. There’s eeriness without absurdity, and humour without hysteria.

Overall, Su from So is a heartwarming, hilariously human film that doesn’t shout for attention—it simply invites you in, makes you a cup of kaapi, and lets the story unfold like a lazy Sunday.

Even if you don’t understand Kannada, the vibes, expressions, and Ravi Anna’s hulkish charisma will carry you through.

Don’t miss this one. It’s a clean comedy, a character feast, and an instant cult classic.