777 Charlie Review: An Emotionally Powerful Dog Affair!

Seems like we are finally moving on from the pet/dog concept in Indian Cinema, and all thanks to Kiranraj directorial, 777 Charlie, with Rakshit Shetty in the lead role. A movie that does a slight role reversal where it’s about the owner’s loyalty towards his dog contrary to the classics like, A Dog’s Life from 1918 and Hachi: A Dog’s Tale.

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The story of 777 Charlie revolves around Dharma, a lonesome individual who does not socialize with people and spends most of his time working in a factory. The entry of Charlie, a small Labrador dog, brings delight to Dharma’s life and from the companionship Charlie, he finds his purpose in life and develops himself into a better person.

Opening with the positives, writer-director Kiranraj has written a beautiful story full of heart and emotion. 777 Charlie will wrench your heart multiple times and broke a few clichés of sentimental adhesion between a pet and a human. However, there are a few scenes which follow a singular pattern that is common with Sandalwood.

Rakshit Shetty’s finest performances, at least according to me so far, are Ulidavaru Kandanthe and Kirik Party, but 777 Charlie might be his best work to date as he grew as an actor over the years, and I’m hoping to see the best from him in the future. On the other hand, Charlie, the dog, will certainly steal your heart, alongside Sangeetha Sringeri, who looks gorgeous and lovable.

Blending in with beautifully narrated story of 777 Charlie, the technical aspects of the film are up to the mark, starting with the music, which is soothing and counts to your experience. Aravind Kashyap’s camera work is classy and vibrant. Kiranraj manages to get the job done although directing a dog is no simple task.

As a final product, everything looks so natural. He gambles with the pathbreaking concept without getting too much into the intellectual zone, so that a normal audience connects with it. On the whole, 777 Charlie makes sure that we stay ahead in terms of filmmaking without losing our basics, which can hold masses and classes together. If I have to say, it’s India’s answer to Hachi’s A Dog’s Tale, but from the other side of the table.

Review by @samthebestest_