# Ohh My Dog review: Amit Rai’s film a heartfelt ode to empathy 2026-08-08T00:02:07+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ohh My Dog, directed by Amit Rai, released on August 7 with little fanfare. The film follows two parallel stories: young Appu (Maahi Rai) searching for his missing dog Momo in Assam, and a street dog Oscar trying to rescue his caretaker Prince in Bihar. Both tracks expose a nexus of dog trafficking and organ smuggling. Pankaj Tripathi, Pavan Malhotra, and Rajesh Kumar lend support. The film’s realistic, unglamorous portrayal of migrant labour and street dogs is praised. Critics note the film’s emotional depth and natural performances, especially from the canine actors. However, both reviews mention pacing issues; the nearly two-and-a-half-hour runtime feels stretched in parts. ## Coverage - thefederal.com - siasat.com Tags: Amit Rai, Bollywood review, child actor, migrant labour, Ohh My Dog, Satyaijit Ray homage Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ohh-my-dog-review-amit-rais-film-is-an-ode-to-empathy-and-adventure/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ohh-my-dog-review-amit-rais-film-is-an-ode-to-empathy-and-adventure/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.