‘Su From So' review: Kannada film aces horror comedy formula to make us laugh and scream
The emotional heartbeat of Su From So is also a stree—Bhanu (played by Sandhya Arakere), whose entry infuses a hard punch of reality amidst the unfolding craziness. Quiet and vulnerable, she carries a dark secret as she is brought to the village to save Ashoka. Her inclusion brings much depth to the narrative and eventually becomes a clever device to have a coming-of-age arc for Ashoka.In his directorial debut, J.P. Thuminad, who traces his roots to Tulu theatre, never veers from the organic roots of his storytelling. Contrivances are kept at bay, so are gags, and even when being silly, it's never cheesy, cheap or insulting. Lot of it boils down to the fact that Thuminad is said to have based the characters on those familiar to him, and cast actors from the same theatre troupe as his as well as newcomers. Ultimately, Su From So succeeds because it subscribes to what's now a familiar adage of filmmaking—the most personal is the most creative.Subscribe to India Today Magazine- Ends
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