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Ohh My Dog review: Amit Rai’s film a heartfelt ode to empathy
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,…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The dominant narrative that only big-budget star vehicles deserve theatre audiences is lazy. Ohh My Dog proves that a story about a boy and an indie dog, told without spectacle, can move you to tears. Indian cinema audiences often claim they want fresh content but skip such releases. Will ticket-buyers finally put money where their mouth is and give this film the crowd it deserves?
Sources (2): thefederal.com, siasat.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
