X=Prem Movie Review
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Recommended
5 of 5 critics recommend it. Average 3.7 out of 5. BMR estimates count a little less than ratings the critics gave, so this can differ slightly from a plain average.
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The story
Khilat, a young software engineer, and Joyee are determined to face any and all problems that life throws at them. Will they ever get there happily ever after?
Directed by Srijit Mukherji. Starring Shruti Das, Anindya Sengupta, Arjun Chakrabarty, Madhurima Basak, Soumendra Bhattacharya, Richard Bhakti Klein.
BMR's take on X=Prem
- Critics agree onInventive concept, monochrome visuals and the music
- Where they splitThe pace: Sangbad Pratidin and Popcorn Reviewss were captivated, while OTTplay and Times of India found it dragging
- Common complaintsPacing, too many flashbacks, uneven characters and a safe ending
- Watch it ifYou like experimental romance and Srijit's music-led films
- Skip it ifYou want a brisk story
Written by the BMR desk after reading all 5 reviews on this page, 16 Oct 2026. This is our view, not any one critic's.
X=Prem movie review: what critics say (5)
How to read the score
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Amoy Deb Roy · Anandabazar Patrika · 4 Jun 2022
“The film features brilliant music and visuals, but suffers from uneven character development, a lack of screen time for certain actors, and uncomfortably frequent close-up shots.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film's nostalgic college romance, brilliant music, and sparkling dialogues, but criticizes the underutilization of certain actors and the sometimes uncomfortable overuse of close-up shots. These elements balance out to a positive review with clear flaws. Use your own words, no quotes. How estimates work
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4.5/5BMR estimate
Nirmal Dhar · Sangbad Pratidin · 4 Jun 2022
“The director delivers an innovative and modern romantic drama featuring brilliant performances, beautiful music, and a compelling science fiction premise that captivates viewers throughout the runtime.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film as an experimental, ahead-of-its-time romantic masterpiece with brilliant music and strong acting, while noting no real flaws. This high praise and lack of criticism place it securely in the excellent category with only tiny quibbles. It lands on this rung because the review is overwhelmingly positive from start to finish. How estimates work
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3.5/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 5 Jun 2022
“The tender narrative features wonderful performances and moving songs, though the dragging pace and minor flaws produce a slightly underwhelming conclusion.”
Read full review ↗Shamayita Chakraborty on Srijit Mukherji's other films: 2.8 average over 2 films
Critics overall gave the same films 2.9. Shamayita Chakraborty's usual rating across 12 films is 3.2. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
- Tekka 3.0 (all critics 3.6)
- Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga 2.5 (all critics 2.1)
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3.0/5
Jaya Biswas · Times of India · 6 Jun 2022
“This monochrome romantic drama features memorable music and a fresh narrative approach, though the opening portions suffer from pacing issues and excessive flashbacks.”
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4.5/5BMR estimate
Popcorn Reviewss · 18 Jul 2022
“The reviewer praised the compelling concept, beautiful monochrome visuals, and strong acting, though they felt the ending played things too safely.”
Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film as an unconventionally heartfelt love story with brilliant direction, a taut screenplay, and wonderful performances, while only offering a tiny quibble about the safe ending. This strong enthusiasm and minimal criticism place it squarely in the excellent category. How estimates work
Read full review ↗Popcorn Reviewss on Srijit Mukherji's other films: 3.0 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films 3.5. Popcorn Reviewss's usual rating across 5 films is 3.3. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
- Padatik 3.0 (all critics 3.5)
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.7/5Critics are largely positive on X=Prem, with some disagreement. 5 critics average 3.8/5. Highest: 4.5/5 from Nirmal Dhar. Lowest: 3.0/5 from Jaya Biswas. Praise goes to music and performances. Complaints focus on characters and pacing. 5 of 5 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedmusic (3), performances (3), emotion (2)
Highest 4.5/5 BMR estimate · Nirmal Dhar · Sangbad Pratidin
“The director delivers an innovative and modern romantic drama featuring brilliant performances, beautiful music, and a compelling science fiction premise that captivates ”
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Lowest 3.0/5 · Jaya Biswas · The Times of India
“This monochrome romantic drama features memorable music and a fresh narrative approach, though the opening portions suffer from pacing issues and excessive flashbacks.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 5 scored reviews, spread 3.0 to 4.5. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 1 day ago.
What viewers say
Nobody has rated X=Prem yet. Be the first. The audience score appears once 3 viewers have rated it.
How is this worked out?
Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 21 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Shruti DasJoyee
Anindya SenguptaKhilat
Arjun ChakrabartyArnab
Madhurima BasakAditi
Soumendra BhattacharyaBibhash- Richard Bhakti KleinDr. Kaufman
- Naren BhattacharyaKhilat's father
- Srikanta MannaCanteen Promode
- Rahul Mukherjee
- Shukti Chakraborty
- Arindam Basu
- Director
- Srijit Mukherji
- Music directors
- Saptak Sanai Das, Amit-Ishan
- Writer
- Srijit Mukherji
- Cinematographer
- Subhankar Bhar
- Editor
- Sanglap Bhowmik
- Producers
- Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni
What else the data says
- DirectorSrijit Mukherji's other 16 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Among 2022 filmsRanks #3 of 5 Bengali films of 2022 with a BMR score. The 2022 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about X=Prem
Is X=Prem worth watching?
X=Prem has a BMR score of 3.7 out of 5 (Recommended), calculated from 5 scored reviews. This includes 3 labelled BMR estimates for reviews without published star ratings; those numbers are our interpretations, not ratings given by the critics. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about X=Prem?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 3.0 to 3.5 out of 5. Another 3 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is X=Prem a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give X=Prem a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of X=Prem?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for X=Prem. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did X=Prem release?
X=Prem released in cinemas on 3 June 2022.
Who is in the cast of X=Prem?
The cast of X=Prem includes Shruti Das, Anindya Sengupta, Arjun Chakrabarty, Madhurima Basak, Soumendra Bhattacharya, Richard Bhakti Klein.
Who directed X=Prem? Who wrote it?
X=Prem is directed by Srijit Mukherji. It is written by Srijit Mukherji.
Where can I watch X=Prem online? Is X=Prem on OTT?
X=Prem released in cinemas on 3 June 2022. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is X=Prem about?
Khilat, a young software engineer, and Joyee are determined to face any and all problems that life throws at them. Will they ever get there happily ever after?
How long is X=Prem? What is the runtime?
X=Prem is listed at 1h 56m.