Superman's Krypto and 7 other famous movie dogs from Hollywood and Bollywood

The latest Superman movie, this time under James Gunn's direction, has made waves at the box office. From the film, an unlikely hero has emerged. David Corenswet may be playing the role of Superman, but it's Krypto who has stolen hearts and is even making a real-life impact. The superhero's best friend has led to a surge in interest in dog adoption as Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' rose by 163% during the opening weekend of Superman, as reported by Woofz, a dog training app. Krypto was based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu, whom the director adopted while writing the film. The director was having a tough time training the dog and thought how much worse it would be if Ozu were a super being, hence Krypto was born. While Krypto is definitely giving us; let's say, puppy fever, he is hardly the first one. Many movies have adorable canine characters. Some are sweet; like Tuffy from Hum Aapke Hai Kaun; loyal, like John Wick's nameless pit bull; or downright heart-melting, like Hachiko.

Scroll to take a look at the most adorable paw-some characters in Hollywood and Bollywood movies.

1. Krypto, Superman

Starting strong with the most trendy dog right now is Krypto, Superman's dog who tormented him more than assisted him when it came time for battle. The furry friend of Superman isn't particularly well-trained and often troubles the superhero. But who could be mad at a puppy with such adorable eyes? 

2. Pit Bull, John Wick

Throughout the many chapters of John Wick, he has multiple pet dogs. It all began however, with Daisy the beagle, delivered to him by his wife shortly after her death. Daisy is killed by Wick's enemies, causing him to go to war for her. In the second part, we see Wick with a Pit Bull known as 'the dog'. Wick is still wounded by Daisy's death but the dog stays with Wick through all the chapters without speaking a single word, but faithfully by his side. John can always count on this pup to help him defeat anybody with a deadly agenda.

3. Marley, Marley and Me 

Marley is a yellow Labrador Retriever who comes into the lives of John (Owen Wilson) and Jennifer Grogan (Jennifer Aniston) as a sweet little puppy. He goes on to become a large, energetic dog who wreaks havoc but also brings love and joy to the Grogan family. Spoiler alert: Marley later has to be euthanised after suffering from a medical condition and when the family decides to put down the dog, not a single eye can remain dry. 

4. Milo, The Mask 

Milo is an adorable brown and white Jack Russell Terrier in Jim Carrey's The Mask. Milo deeply cares about Carrey's Stanley Ipkiss however, he is initially afraid of Stanley's alter ego, The Mask, because of his wacky antics. The fiesty pup eventually comes around when his owner needs him, to the extent that he even helps him break out of jail.

5. Samantha, I Am Legend

Who could you rely on when the world is ending? Will Smith's I Am Legend clearly states the answer as your pet friend. Smith's character, Dr. Robert Neville, is stuck with his German Shepherd, in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has turned the remaining population into vampire-like creatures. Sam provides Neville with much-needed companionship and a sense of purpose in his isolated existence, thus showing him and us why a dog is considered man's best friend. 

6. Slinky in 'Toy Story'

Slinky Dog is a tried and true veteran of Andy's toy collection. He may not be Andy's favourite like Woody or Buzz but he is a great hit among the toy gang. He's loyal and smart, and that slinky central coil spring also comes in handy when they need to stretch out of a window.

7.  Tuffy, Hum Aapka Hai Kaun 

Not only is Tuffy a cute doggo that is a master fielder when it comes to playing cricket, but also he knowns where to deliver a letter to make sure that his master can marry the love of his life. 

8. Hachikō Monogatari

Based on the real-life heartbreaking tale of an Akita dog in Japan, Hachikō Monogatari follows the story of Hachiko, who would accompany his owner, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, to Shibuya Station when he left for work and then return to the station in the evening to greet him. Tragically, Professor Ueno died suddenly in 1925, but Hachiko continued to return to the station daily for the next nine years, waiting for his master's return. The movie was later adapted in Hollywood as the movie Hachi: A Dog's Tale.