Karnataka CM in tears at ‘777 Charlie’ screening, remembers his furry companion

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was seen battling tears after watching Rakshit Shetty's latest movie '777 Charlie' in Bengaluru.

Published on: Jun 14, 2022, 18:51:05 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Sohini Goswami

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Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai was left teary-eyed while speaking about actor Rakshit Shetty's latest offering '777 Charlie' in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The movie is about the unexpected but inevitable bonding between a dog and a man stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle.

The movie 777 Charlie released on June 10.

A report in news agency PTI said Bommai complimented the emotional storyline of the movie and its screenplay. He said, "Rakshit Shetty's character and his acting is superb, it is not easy to play this character. His acting by complementing the feelings of Charlie (the dog) and stitching both emotions is superb." The CM attended a screening of the movie on Monday night along with Shetty. The film has been receiving rave reviews ever since its release.

The Karnataka CM broke down in tears as the film reminded him of his own pet dog who passed away last year.

"This film 100 per cent synchronises with emotions, especially the emotion of a dog, who expresses its emotions through eyes...the film is superb and every one should watch... I always say it is unconditional love, which is pure. This cinema has brought out purity in love through Rakshit Shetty and Charlie," Bommai told reporters after the screening, and in a rare show of emotions, broke into tears.

In a video shared on Twitter, the overwhelmed CM is seen taking multiple pauses to finish his sentences while talking to the mas he is overwhelmed with emotions while speaking to the media.

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Since its release, ‘777 Charlie’ is getting rave reviews and drawing large crowds in theatres. The Kiranraj K directorial features Shetty, Sangeetha Sringeri and Raj B Shetty, among others. According to a local report, the movie has earned around ₹6 crore on the first day of release.

"We run out of words to express our gratitude. We are beyond grateful to see Shri. @BSBommai, honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka accept our film with so much love," the official 777 Charlie film handle tweeted.

In the video shared by the team, the CM can be seen constantly wiping tears while watching the movie and afterwards.

Bommai bid farewell to his pet dog last year and is said to have recollected some his memories with his four-legged companion while watching the film, which made him all the more emotional. Bommai was accompanied by revenue minister R Ashoka and education minister BC Nagesh, among others.

(With PTI Inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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