Directed by Kiranraj K, 777 Charlie is the story of a dog that gives new meaning to a man’s life. It is a heart warming tale of the friendship of a man and his dog. It stars Rakshit Shetty, Sangeetha Sringeri, and of course the cute Labrador, Charlie. The movie does an exceptional job of portraying raw emotions that often leaves the audience with tears of joy. Moreover, this movie is also inspirational and can teach viewers about important life values. Friendship, trust, loyalty, and benevolence are some of the values that people of all ages can learn from 777 Charlie.

So, what’s the controversy about this seemingly innocent family-friendly drama?

Who is Charlie in 777 Charlie?

Charlie is the name of the Labrador that enters Dharma’s life as a puppy. Dharma, the lead character is shown to be reclusive and submerged in the mellow of his own problems. However, it is this puppy, whom he names Charlie, that helps him get a new perspective on life. What is most interesting is how Charlie manages to change the entire personality of the lead character Dharma. Dharma used to be an animal hater, but Charlie gives him his love and friendship which turns things around. The movie shows the gradual process of how a dog manages to mold the heart of a ruthless, anti-social young man. Towards the end, you can expect some tear jerking moments. Alas, just like Marley & Me, this movie too leaves the audience in pain and introspection.

In face, the movie is so emotional that the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai broke down in tears when talking about the movie in a recent interview. The movie reminded him of his pet dog who passed away earlier this year.

The Controversy About 777 Charlie

Cinema plays a key role in influencing the masses. This is exactly the root of the controversy with the movie 777 Charlie. Many dedicated animals lovers are all too aware of how people buy pets out of infatuation but ultimately abandon when the going gets tough. Animal rights activists have spoken out against this masterpiece of a movie exactly due to this. According to reports from social media channels, parents are now buying Labrador puppies in hordes to satisfy the tantrums of their kids. As a result, the demand for Labrador puppies has spiked unprecedentedly. Animal lovers claim that this will soon lead to a massive crisis of abandoned Labradors once the children have had their fill of fun and frolic with their very own Charlie.

Takeaway

While not all these parents are going to abandon their very own Charlies, there is a good chance that some of them might. Hence, the sole purpose of the ruckus created by animal lovers is nothing more than to educate the masses. We think that director Kiranjan K and the influential actor Rakshit Shetty should make public statements raising awareness on this issue. If you found this insightful, you may want to know more about other trending topics too. For example, the mystery behind Balwinder Singh Jattana in the newly released song of recently departed singer Sidhu Moosewala.