Movie Name: Son of Sardaar 2
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Shaneel Gautham, J. P. Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash Thuminad, Pushparaj Bolar, and Others
Director: J. P. Thuminad
Produced By: Raj B. Shetty
Release Date: 8th August 2025
Su From So is the latest Kannada flick directed by newbie JP Thuminad and produced by Raj B Shetty, and it’s now out in Telugu. This film blends native comedy with a hint of horror, set in a rural backdrop, and it’s doing great at the box office. Let’s see in our review if it can work its magic in Telugu too.
Story:
The story takes place in the little town of Marlur, where residents start to think that a man named Ashok (JP Thuminad) is haunted by a ghost called Sulochana. His family starts to worry, and soon the whole hamlet is terrified.
Ravanna, the go-to guy for the villagers, intervenes to solve this problem. After looking into it, Ravanna discovers that the ghost originated in the adjacent village of Someshwara. The remainder of the movie centers on why Ashok is possessed by this ghost and what hilarious events his village people and Ravanna go through while trying to save him.
Performances:
Shaneel Gautham is perfect as Ravanna. He keeps his act consistent and never goes overboard and carries the weight of the film. JP Thuminad, the director, does not have much scope in the beginning, but the character emerges better as it progresses, and his appearance in the climax adds intrigue. Sandhya Arakere does good justice to her part.
The cast also features Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Paanaaje, Mime Ramadas, and Pushparaj Bolar, along with others, including Raj B Shetty playing Swamiji. Everyone steps up and gets their job done. In his brief time on screen, Raj B Shetty brings fun and energy.
Analysis:
JP Thuminad is the director of Su From So, who also played one of the lead roles in the film. The narrative shines because of its realistic setting. The audience gets the genuine village feel, and the characters respond just right for their environment.
A lot of the laughs come from how the villagers handle the mysterious stuff, and it really works, especially in the second half.
The latter half delves into a social issue and handles it well without going on a heavy path. The interactions between Sandhya and Ravanna and Sandhya and Ashok bring good emotions as well. The climax, where the film tries to give a heartfelt message, is good.
Coming to the flaws, the film takes its own time to arrive at the main point in the first half. Even after a major turn, some scenes look pretty straightforward, and a few scenes come off as a bit repetitive.
Positives:
- Performances
- Comedy Scenes
- Second Half
- Climax
Negatives:
- First 30 Minutes
- A Few Repetitive Moments
- Some Unnecessary Characters/Scenes
Su From So Movie Review and Verdict:
Su From So is a fun-filled ride with a touch of horror here and there and a heartfelt message at the end. Though it has some flaws, the film benefits from several fun moments that really hit the mark, especially in the latter part, thanks to Shaneel Gautham and the other star cast, and ends up as an enjoyable watch.
