New Delhi: Oh My God 2 maker Amit Rai’s next film is putting an unusual hero in the spotlight. The teaser of Ohh My Dog, released Monday, follows a decorated service dog coping with the loss of a fellow canine, with its human cast taking a back seat.
The nearly one-minute teaser opens with Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic song Mere Paas Aao Mere Dosto from Mr. Natwarlal (1979) and follows a dog wearing a scarf like a superhero’s cape.
According to reports, more than 250 dogs were used in the making of the film. The dog protagonist appears to have served in the armed forces and lost a fellow service dog in the line of duty.
The human cast includes actors Pankaj Tripathi, Pavan Malhotra, Rajesh Kumar and child artiste Maahi Rai.
The debate around stray dogs has remained in focus for nearly a year. In 2025, the Supreme Court issued directions, including the removal of stray dogs from certain institutional areas. The court said that after sterilisation and vaccination, such dogs should be shifted to shelters instead of being released back into their original neighbourhoods.
It’s against this backdrop that the makers are focusing on the idea of peaceful coexistence between humans and dogs.
Amit Rai, in a statement, said that dogs teach humans the purest form of love and loyalty without expecting anything in return. Through the film, he hopes to tell a story that is emotional, entertaining and meaningful for families.
“This is not just a film about a child and a dog; it is about learning to coexist with all living beings with compassion. If audiences walk away with a little more kindness in their hearts towards animals, I will feel this film has truly achieved its purpose,” the statement read.
(Edited by Theres Sudeep)