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Ohh My Dog

7 August 2026Hindi2h 30m

What critics are saying

Ohh My Dog receives a mixed-to-moderate reception, with most critics acknowledging its heartfelt intentions and genuine affection for its canine subjects.

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Amit Rai DirectorAmit Rai WriterAman Pant Music
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In Assam, 14-year-old Apu embarks on a desperate quest to rescue his beloved dog, Momo, after he is kidnapped. Meanwhile, in Bihar, a devoted dog named Oscar sets out on a perilous journey of his own to find his kidnapped owner, a 15-year old.

Critic Consensus

Ohh My Dog receives a mixed-to-moderate reception, with most critics acknowledging its heartfelt intentions and genuine affection for its canine subjects. The film's standout dogs, particularly the scene-stealing Oscar, along with strong performances — especially from Pankaj Tripathi — and its warm family-friendly message are the most commonly praised elements. However, a clear critical consensus emerges around its excessive runtime and meandering, predictable screenplay, with several reviewers noting the film tests patience despite its emotional sincerity. A handful of critics also highlight a meaningful social commentary beneath the surface, though many feel the film falls short of its potential.

13 reviews · 6 positive · 7 mixed · 1 negative

Praised: canine performances and emotional heartCriticised: overlong, predictable, meandering screenplay

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Critic Reviews (20)

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Saibal ChatterjeeTop Critic· NDTV
6.0
"Ohh My Dog is a film that is fun, gripping and charming. Watch the film if you love dogs and especially if you don't."
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Shubhra GuptaTop Critic· Indian Express
5.0
"When the film stays with the furry four-legged creatures, it is eminently watchable. What makes these dogs different are that they are your non-pedigreed dogs with the streeties resilience and never-die-spirit."
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8.0
"Racy, thrilling, and yet emotionally riveting, the film never descends into the melodramatic or loopy but maintains pace even as it shows how deep the love is for human beings by dogs—and vice-versa. By Indian movie standards, wholesome animal movies have come in very rarely. And in sheer emotional wallop and entertainment quotient, this is the first script I recollect after Haathi Mere Saathi, all of 55 years ago."
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Parwinder Singh· VocalMedia
7.0
"Oh My Dog surprises with its emotional storytelling, adorable canine heroes, suspenseful twists and a strong family-friendly message. If you enjoy movies that combine emotion with a memorable story, Oh My Dog deserves a place on your watchlist. The combination works much better than expected."
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Netra Brid· PinkVilla
6.0
"Ohh My Dog is a heartfelt family drama that celebrates the extraordinary loyalty of dogs while delivering a message about compassion and humanity. Strong performances, particularly from Maahi Rai, Pankaj Tripathi, and the two canine stars, ensure that the film remains engaging even when the writing falters. If you're looking for an emotional family entertainer with lovable dogs at its center, Ohh My Dog is a warm, feel-good watch."
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Bollywood Hungama News Network· Bollywood Hungama
6.0
"...an endearing and unusual entertainer that scores with its adorable canine hero, engaging performances and several thrilling, clapworthy moments."
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Sana Farzeen· India Today
6.0
"Amit Rai's Ohh My Dog turns a missing pet and missing owner into parallel rescue journeys led by a scene-stealing dog. Even when the film runs long and leans on stereotypes, its heart and Oscar's star turn keep the emotion alive."
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Logesh Balachandran· Times Of India
5.0
"A decent dog tale that prevents itself from becoming a great one."
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Rishabh Suri· Hindustan Times
5.0
"On paper, Ohh My Dog had already won me over before the opening scene had even played. What unfolded over the next two and a half hours, however, was a different story."
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Mayur Sanap· Rediff
5.0
"Ohh My Dog has something different to offer. As for dog lovers, this is definitely a film to catch. The emotional beats land because the film's heart is in the right place, but the plot keeps meandering for way too long and really tests your patience."
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Sudhir Suryawanshi· New Indian Express
5.0
"Oh My Dog is a sweet film that lacks finesse."
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5.0
"In an atmosphere where dogs are being culled and tortured with impunity, writer-director Amit Rai’s film emphasising kindness to animals, is timely. But is his storytelling cute and engrossing?"
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5.0
"Oh My Dog leaves no bones unturned to bite you with a mawkish and a predictable screenplay. The conflict in the child's world and how he tries to detangle from it with his strength is cute, but the resolutions come by a little too easily and it looks slightly childish."
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Ashameera Aiyappan· Firstpost
3.0
"Oh My Dog is predictable. Right from the first frame, you can guess how the film will unfold next. And there is no doubt about how the film will end. The only surprise we probably get is the degree of clumsiness."
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Taher Ahmed· Deccan Herald
Not rated
"A heartwarming underdog story with loyal canines and rescue missions. Pankaj Tripathi stars in this family entertainer now in theatres."
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Nandini Ramnath· Scroll.in
Not rated
"Although Amit Rai undermines his screenplay's impact through stubborn bloat, he displays empathy towards his characters, especially the poverty-stricken Prince, as well as a strong sense of justice. There are powerful moments in store for patient viewers."
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Anuj Kumar· The Hindu
Not rated
"Writer-director Amit Rai eschews melodrama to craft an absorbing thriller with a moral spine. Beneath the emotional exterior lies a sharp social commentary which is tightly knit into the story. Beyond the package of an innocent, family-friendly weekend watch, the film gradually works as a gentle but firm mirror, forcing the audience to confront their collective loss of basic human empathy."
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Aswin Bharadwaj· LensMenReviews
Not rated
"There are films that were intended for kids but had worked for adults as well. Oh My Dog is clearly not that kind of film."
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Rahul Desai· HollywoodReporterIndia
Not rated
"...a heartfelt but overlong adventure about heroic dogs, spirited children and questionable adults"
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Swaroop Kodur· TheFederal
Not rated
"Writer-director Amit Rai's film is a heartfelt ode to empathy, adventure and man's best friend, serving as a homage to legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's playful and adventurous spirit."
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Release Date
7 August 2026
Runtime
2h 30m
Language
Hindi
Genre
Drama

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