Raj B Shetty on Su From So Malayalam version: Did not want audiences to feel it is a dubbed film

Following the immense praise for the Malayalam dubbing of the Kannada original Su From So, actor-producer Raj B Shetty says that a lot of effort went into the process.

Raj B Shetty in Su From So

When actor-producer Raj B Shetty and director-writer JP Thuminad decided to release a Malayalam dubbed version of their hit Kannada film Su From So, there was mild apprehension about whether or not the comedy and the cultural references would translate well. But now that the Malayalam version is in theatres in Kerala and audiences who have seen it have been raving about the quality of the dubbing, Raj says that a lot of effort went into ensuring that it doesn’t feel like a dubbed movie.

Raj B Shetty: Quality of dubbing was meant to give audiences value for money

The credit for this authenticity, he adds, goes to Sathish Muthukodu, who supervised the dubbing and ensured that Su From So was recreated in Malayalam. “It was not an easy process and we made a lot of corrections to get to the final output, simply because we did not want audiences to feel it is a dubbed movie. We had to ensure utmost quality because like Kannada audiences they too are paying money to watch the film and we had to give them their money’s worth,” said Raj in conversation with Skylark Entertainment, adding that he decided to dub for his character because it was designed as a guy with Mangaluru roots.

The Malayalam version of Su From So released in Kerala on August 1, 2025 and the response to it has been fantastic. Based on positive word-of-mouth demand has been on the upswing, with additional licenses issued to theatres to accommodate this.

Also read: Su from So movie review: JP Thuminad’s delightful comedy has its heart and soul in the right place

FAQs

Q: Who directed Su From So?

A: Tulu theatre artiste and actor JP Thuminad, who has acted in Kannada films like Ondu Motteya Kathe, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, Toby, Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B and Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye, has written and directed the horror comedy Su From So. JP has been a long-time member of Raj B Shetty’s team of collaborators.

Q: Which OTT platform is Su From So on?

A: Su from So released in its Kannada original version in theatres on July 25, 2025. It is currently not on OTT, but is expected to drop on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run.

Q: Who is on the cast of Su From So?
A: JP Thuminad, Shaneel Gautham, Sandhya Arekere, Mime Ramadas, Deepak Rai Panaje and Prakash Thuminad lead the cast of Su from So, while Raj B Shetty also has a pivotal role.

Q: What does Su From So mean?

A: The title of the Kannada movie Su From So is a short form of Sulochana from Someshwar, the spirit that is believed to have possessed the protagonist in the film. Director JP Thuminad felt that Sulochane From Someshwar would be too long a title and shortened it.

Q: What is the budget of Su From So and its box office collection?

A: According to industry trackers, Su From So was made at a modest budget of Rs 1.5 cr, and had, reportedly, registered a net collection of Rs 23.7 crore in its first eight days at the box office, with the Kannada version only.

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