2022 · Film
777 Charlie
Kannada drama in which Dharma, a lonely, short-tempered factory worker in Mysore, has his life changed by Charlie, a Labrador puppy who escaped a breeding farm.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, 777 Charlie is streaming in India on Prime Video with a subscription.
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The story
Dharma lives alone in a Mysore housing colony, carrying the trauma of a childhood accident that killed his family. He drinks, smokes, watches Charlie Chaplin films and keeps everyone at a distance. When a Labrador puppy that escaped from a cruel breeding facility starts following him and gets hurt, a reluctant Dharma takes her to a vet and agrees to foster her until someone adopts her. As he names her Charlie and opens up, a bigger journey begins.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Made for dog lovers and families who want a heartfelt, gently funny story about loneliness and companionship. It deals with animal cruelty and serious illness and is likely to bring tears; at 164 minutes it is long.
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Background
777 Charlie was directed by Kiranraj K. and produced by Paramvah Studios, with Rakshit Shetty in the lead. It was promoted as a pan-Indian release and held preview screenings in 21 Indian cities from 2 June 2022 before its worldwide release on 10 June 2022 in Kannada and dubbed versions including Hindi.
It grossed an estimated ₹105–115 crore worldwide on a reported ₹20 crore budget, and the Hindi version was reported to have collected about ₹7 crore. It won Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 69th National Film Awards, as well as several Karnataka State Film Awards and SIIMA awards. It streamed first on Voot Select from 29 July 2022. Prime Video offered the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions for rent from 30 September 2022, and the Hindi version moved into the regular Prime Video catalogue from 19 April 2024. Reports noted a rise in demand for Labradors after its release.
The facts
- Language
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Drama, Road movie, Comedy-drama
- Runtime
- 164 min
- Director
- Kiranraj K.
- Cast
- Rakshit Shetty, Sangeetha Sringeri, Raj B. Shetty, Danish Sait, Bobby Simha
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch 777 Charlie in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, 777 Charlie is streaming in India on Prime Video with a subscription.
- Is 777 Charlie available in Hindi?
- Yes. 777 Charlie was made in Kannada, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Prime Video.
- How long is 777 Charlie?
- 777 Charlie runs for 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).