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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘X&Y' movie review: Satya Prakash's human drama is an audacious attempt
In films with audacious subjects, a viewer needs to believe in the world the filmmaker is trying to create. If you fixate on the logic behind it, you cannot see what the director is trying to say. What are the chances of the soul of an unborn child getting into the body of a beggar (essayed by Atharva Prakash), who then decides to find his parents? Nil, right? Well, that's the one-liner of Satya Prakash's latest film, X&Y. A little before, Satya Prakash introduces the protagonist Kreede (Satya himself), a do-gooder who runs an auto ambulance. Satya Prakash, who mostly preferred being behind the camera as a director, is quite fun to watch in his maiden lead role. He portrays a free-spirited, kind-hearted man who doesn't mind a self-deprecating joke when a matchmaker insults his short stature by comparing it with Amitabh Bachchan. X&Y (Kannada) Direction: D Satya Prakash Cast: D Satya Prakash, Brinda Acharya, Atharva Prakash, Sunder Veena Runtime: 108 minutes Storyline: An eager unborn soul, desperate to experience life, pleads with the Creator to send him to Earth. He must find his future parents and ensure their union Humour keeps the first half alive. Kreede helps the needy reach the hospital on time, and in one scene, he manages to make a terminally-ill woman smile. Frustrated with her fate, she shouts at Satya to take her to a graveyard, only for him to demand an exorbitant price in a lighter vein, parodying the Bengaluru auto drivers. The film has an interesting visual grammar. For instance, the sequence that introduces us to the film's female lead, Kripa (Brinda Acharya). Her wedding jewelry is replaced by chains and dumbbells, signifying the mental load of getting married against your wishes. For the most part, the film is delightfully light on its feet, with the vibrant visuals of a couple of songs enhancing the tone. The unborn child, Jeeva, almost resembling a robot with feelings (like Chitti in Enthiran), decides that Kripa and Kreede will be his parents. Now, he needs to ensure they fall in love and end up together. Satya Prakash the filmmaker stumbles when he puts his film in this direction. We feel like watching two different movies, as the spotlight shifts from Kreede to Kripa, who develops a maternal bond with the innocent Jeeva. During an argument, Kreede says he demanded respect from his father and blames Kripa for not speaking her mind with her mother. The scene reveals Satya's intentions with the film. Satya Prakash takes a straightforward route to address these dynamics. From a visually appealing movie, X&Y becomes talky and preachy, as characters come and go just so that the director can stress his point. ALSO READ:D Sathya Prakash talks about his latest film 'Man of the Match' Satya Prakash has always dealt with themes that reflect society. Be it Rama Rama Re or Ondalla Eradalla, he portrayed relatable aspects of life, albeit in a subtle manner, when compared to the elementary narration of X&Y. That said, there are very few filmmakers like him, those who don't get bogged down by the demands of the market and believe in carving their own, unique filmography. X&Y is currently running in theatres
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Satya Prakash Interview: Cinema is for the audience, not awards
D Satya Prakash, best known for his award-winning films Rama Rama Re and Ondalla Eradalla, is back with his most daring and philosophical film yet—X & Y. The film, based on chromosomes, soul matchmaking, and pre-birth thought, blurs the line between realism and fantasy while staying deeply rooted in society. When asked if being a "National Award-winning filmmaker" still holds weight, Satya Prakash doesn't hesitate. 'When I make a film, the audience comes to see the story, not my awards. Awards are recognitions, yes, but they hang on walls. What stays alive is the connection with the audience—that is the real reward.' Known for exploring weighty themes like death (Rama Rama Re) and childhood (Ondalla Eradalla), X & Y turns the lens inward—toward life before birth. Is the film about gender, identity, or destiny? 'I'm talking about society. When we invite a guest, we clean the house, cook well, and make them comfortable. Shouldn't the same mindset apply when bringing a child into the world? What kind of thoughts are we passing down to the next generation?'
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
X&Y director Satya Prakash: Today, you don't even have an audience to say if your film is good or bad
As a director, producer and now actor too, D Satya Prakash is worried about the slump that the Kannada film industry is facing, what with audiences barely ever making theatre visits. Unlike earlier, when people would watch a film and then pass their judgement, today, the big issue that filmmakers face is that they don't have anyone to say if a film is good or bad. 'When you start writing a story, the excitement and energy that you have at the start in the anticipation of entertaining audiences, dwindles by the time you get to the release window and you start wondering why you took the effort and for who,' says Satya, who is bringing his film X&Y to theatres on June 26. Satya Prakash and Atharva in X&Y Watch award-winning Kannada films like Rama Rama Re, Puttakkana Highway, Dweepa and more with OTTplay Premium In a promotional interview for the film, Satya compares a film release to a housewarming. 'Let's say someone has made a single-bedroom house or just a hall and kitchen; he'd still call people in the neighborhood to come and see the fruit of his effort. He is not expecting anyone to say that he's made a palace. It's about the joy and satisfaction one gets from just showing the house to people. What's happening in the Kannada film industry is that no one sets out to make a bad film; everyone starts with the intention of doing a good movie. The problem is that you don't have anyone to tell you if it is good or bad,' he says. Satya adds that earlier, based on audience feedback, a filmmaker would have clarity about whether or not it worked for them and if it didn't, he knew what to correct. 'If there is no impression about your film without an audience, how do you figure out what to do in your next film? The immediate way out is for people in the industry to gather their friends and family and head to the nearest theatre, watch the film and interact with other audiences. The reason I'm not a fan of premieres is for this reason. At these special shows, you meet the same set of people and say the same things about every film, so much so that audiences do not trust that 'report' anymore,' he says. Satya's film X&Y, meanwhile, is a tale about an unborn soul's sojourn on earth, with the intention of uniting its would-be parents. In the process, though, it has experiences that leave it disillusioned and unwilling to begin a life on earth. As serious as the subject sounds, though, Satya says that he has presented it as a light-hearted narrative. Satya plays one of the leads, a decision he took owing to financial reasons (as producer) and that he needed an actor who looked the part effortlessly. He is joined by Atharva Prakash, Brinda Acharya, Ayaana, among others on the cast.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Director Satya Prakash returns with fantasy comedy X & Y, set for June release
Satya Prakash, best known for his thought-provoking Rama Rama Re, is all set to return with X & Y, a fantasy comedy film. The latest update from the makers is that the film has received a U/A certificate and is set for a June release. This film marks his fourth directorial and also his acting debut, making it one of his most personal projects to date. Produced under the Satya Pictures banner, X & Y explores human relationships and societal issues through a humorous and fantastical lens. The film's title, standing for the two sex chromosomes, hints at deeper themes of identity and connection. One of its most unique characters is a sentient three-wheeler named Ambu Auto, which is said to be a standout element in the narrative.
