Raj B Shetty’s latest production, Su From So, made under Lighter Buddha Films and directed by JP Thuminad, continues its dream run at the box office while also putting to rest all speculation about its budget. This Kannada supernatural dramedy blends folk beliefs with a quirky emotional core, capturing the imagination of audiences across states.
The film, which is still running strong in Kannada, was dubbed into Malayalam and released on August 1. The Telugu version is set to hit screens on August 8. As the film’s popularity grows, conversations around its so-called “modest” budget have taken centre stage. Some media outlets speculated that the film was made for just ₹1.5 crore.
Raj B Shetty, who not only plays a prominent role but also serves as one of the producers, clarified this during an interaction with Telugu media: “Our budget is far from ₹1.5 crore. We shot over 50 days with nearly 30 professional theatre actors. Even Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana made at a cost of ₹1.8 crore. This film required much more.”
He revealed that the production budget for Su From So was ₹4.5 crore, with an additional ₹1 crore spent on promotions and other expenses—bringing the total cost to approximately ₹5.5 crore.
As for collections, Raj shared that Su From So earned ₹34 crore in Karnataka alone within the first ten days and has brought in ₹5 crore overseas. Now in its 13th day, the numbers have only increased, and the film is headed towards a ₹60 crore gross.
The story of Sulochana From Someshwara is rooted in coastal mysticism but breaks away from typical genre clichés. It follows Ashoka, a carefree youngster whose harmless infatuation unexpectedly sparks rumours of being possessed by a ghost named Sulochana—unleashing a cascade of bizarre, comedic, and supernatural events that turn the village of Marlur upside down.
The ensemble cast of rich theatre talent includes director JP Thuminad in a leading role alongside Shaneel Gautham, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Sandhya Arakere, Mime Ramdas, Pushparaj Bolar, and many others. The film’s cinematography is by Chandrasekaran, with music composed by Sumedh K and background score by Sandeep Thulasidas.
