X & Y Movie Review: A Fun Ride in a Serious Auto on the Path of Life

Film: X&Y
Production: Satya Pictures
Direction: Satyaprakash
Cast: Satyaprakash, Brinda Acharya, Atharva Prakash, Aayana, Sundar Veena, Doddanna, Veena Sundar, and others

Star: 3.5/5

Through the film X&Y, Satyaprakash attempts to convey a deep and meaningful message in a humorous manner. He employs elements of fantasy to help tell this story. Naturally, a question arises — what does the story have to do with “X&Y”?

“X and Y” refer to the chromosomes present in our bodies. When these combine, a child is born. This film uses fantasy to explore the curiosity around the birth of a child. It’s a serious subject that Satyaprakash has approached with humor.

So, what is the story of X&Y? Well, it’s hard to explain. There’s a man named Kreede (played by Satyaprakash), a kind-hearted individual. And there’s a young woman named Krupa (played by Brinda Acharya). To bring these two together, a soul enters the body of a young man (Atharva Prakash). This soul, which comes into the world, views life through a philosophical lens. Even though it spends little time on Earth, it lives like a flower — spreading joy while enduring its own challenges. It offers the audience a glimpse into the beauty and reality of life.

X&Y tells a story that begins even before a human is born. It explores the curiosity and desires of a soul that descends to Earth in search of something. Along with the soul’s journey toward truth, the film imparts life lessons to the audience. In that sense, it stands out as a unique story in Kannada cinema. Also, there are lot of metaphors in this cinema which makes the craft better and interesting.

The first half of the movie unfolds in an entertaining manner. In the second half, it turns more serious. Themes like orphanages, old-age homes, caste, and astrology are addressed. Through these, the film explains the value of life and living.

For viewers expecting pure entertainment, the shift in tone might feel jarring. A film that begins with humor and ends in emotional depth may be challenging for some. However, Satyaprakash’s idea is to make people laugh while showing them the realities of life — and he handles this delicately.

Certain dialogues are crisp and emotionally resonant, making the experience engaging. Here, humor is the “X,” and social message is the “Y.” When both are mixed in the right proportion, this story is born — and that becomes evident.

Satyaprakash has taken on multiple responsibilities, including acting. He is clearly aware of his limitations and has crafted the screenplay and character accordingly. He appears as an ordinary man in the film. Brinda Acharya and Atharva Prakash have done justice to their roles. Veteran actor Doddanna makes a warm return to the screen. Sundar Veena impresses with her unique look and role. Cinematography, music, and graphics all enhance the beauty of the film.