Su from So, the latest production venture of actor-filmmaker Raj B Shetty, is the directorial debut of actor JP Thuminad, better known for his roles in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B and Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye. A popular Tulu theatre artiste, JP Thuminad plays the lead in the film, while Shaneel Gautham is seen in a pivotal role – Ravi Anna.

“JP has written the characters in his story based on people he’s seen and grown up with back in his hometown. My character, Ravi anna, is the kind of guy who inspires the youngsters in that village, while the elderly see him as someone who can get things done swiftly and efficiently. For an artiste like me, playing Ravi anna is a lifetime opportunity,” said Shaneel.

The performer claims that he has played a lot of supporting parts throughout his career. "But the fact that this team had the confidence that I could pull off this character means a lot," says Shaneel, who underwent several workshops to get into the character's skin.

The attractiveness of Su from Thus, the actor believes that viewers will be able to identify with all the characters in the film. "This film will evoke a sense of nostalgia in every member of the viewing audience," he says, noting that unlike earlier films from the banner, Su from So is not subtle and has caricature characters, who are loud and exaggerated in their mannerisms. He goes on to say that every figure in the movie has a comic book vibe.

Su from So officially releases in theatres across Karnataka on July 25, in the run-up to which the team conducted paid premiere shows in Mangaluru and Shivamogga, with Mysuru and Bengaluru on July 23 and 24. So far, the feedback from the premiere shows has been supremely positive, with Shaneel’s Ravi anna being called out as one of the best in the film.
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