Su From So on OTT: Brilliant or overrated? Audiences left divided after hit Kannada comedy’s streaming debut
Su From So on OTT: Su From So was highly rated during its theatrical run, drawing crowds as far as its 7th weekend. But after the OTT release, the narrative is changing
Film still. Su From So
Last Updated: 07.07 PM, Sep 09, 2025
Su From So, the blockbuster Kannada comedy, produced by actor-filmmaker Raj B Shetty and written and directed by JP Thuminad, dropped on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium also) on September 9. The film, which is still in select movie halls and continued drawing crowds in its 7thweekend, was among the most widely searched for titles from the time its streaming debut was speculated. Once it dropped on the platform, though, the response to it has been surprisingly divided.
Su From So had received overwhelmingly positive reviews both in Karnataka and Kerala, during its theatrical run. In fact, Raj and co had barely done any promotions, choosing instead to let the content do the talking. And talk it did, as the film went on to become the highest grossing Kannada movie of 2025 (to date). Interestingly, now that it is on OTT, several comments have popped up, deeming Su From So highly overrated. This was also the case for Kantara in 2022, with netizens deeming it overrated after the OTT release.
Not everyone’s a fan of Su From So
“Overrated considering the hype I've seen, but a Light-hearted Comedy that Uses Superstition for Good,” wrote one user, while another said, “Su From So, It is unbearable, bizarre & humorless It might be relatable to coastal audience but definitely not enjoyable”. Several of the comments wondering how Su From So became such a big hit came from Telugu audiences, where the theatrical version had also not clicked. A very niche crowd watched the Telugu version, contributing a little over Rs 2 cr only.
Su from So revolves around the protagonist Ashoka (JP Thuminad), who pretends to be possessed to avoid being named and shamed for being a peeping Tom. While Ashoka hopes that the villagers will forget all about it the next morning, things only get worse for him when they are set to exorcise the spirit that’s taken control of him, a middle-aged woman from a neighbouring village called Sulochana.
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 i n its Kannada original version in theatres on July 25, 2025. It is currently on OTT, and has dropped on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium also) as of September 9, 2025 in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu only.
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. Raj B Shetty, who has also produced felt that Sulochane From Someshwar would be too long a title and shortened it.