Dogs(2021)
Hindi35 mins
Dogs (2021) is a 35-minute Hindi film directed by Nikhil Talegaonkar. Starring Nikhil Talegaonkar. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Dogs stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Nikhil Talegaonkar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 2021
- Director
- Nikhil Talegaonkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
In the Himalayan region of Ladakh, a growing number of stray dogs roam freely. They disrupt the local environment, prey on endangered animals, and sometimes attack people.
“Strays threaten a sacred mountain paradise.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
35Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Trivia
- The film was shot in sub-zero temperatures, often dropping below -20°C, which affected both the crew and equipment.
- Director Nikhil Talegaonkar spent over a year living in Ladakh to research and document the stray dog issue firsthand.
- The documentary highlights how the dogs threaten the survival of the rare snow leopard by competing for prey.
- It was filmed in remote villages like Zanskar and Nubra Valley, areas rarely shown in mainstream Indian cinema.
- The crew had to adapt to filming in high-altitude conditions, sometimes above 14,000 feet, which limited shooting hours.
- The film shows how Buddhist monks in monasteries are involved in efforts to neuter and vaccinate the stray dogs.
- It was independently produced with a small team, relying on grants and environmental film funding rather than studio backing.