'Ohh My Dog' Releasing Soon: Pankaj Tripathi Didn't Charge for the Film

Ohh My Dog directed by OMG 2 filmmaker Amit Rai has officially confirmed its theatrical release for August 7, 2026. The debut of its official trailer on July 21. Billed as a heartfelt family entertainer blending comedy and thriller elements, the film explores the deep bond between a young girl and a stray dog against the backdrop of a mystery involving disappearing neighborhood dogs and an underlying dog trafficking ring. Times of India further stated that actor Pankaj Tripathi refused to charge a fee for his role.

Ohh My Dog movie: Release Date, Timeline and Acting Crew

Ohh My Dog is set for release on August 7, 2026. The film has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute and has been granted a U/A (16+) certification by the CBFC. It features prominent actors Pankaj Tripathi, Shreedhar Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Geeta Agrawal Sharma and Pawan Malhotra alongside child actor Maahi Rai and canine stars Oscar and Bruno. The story follows a young child whose strong bond with his pet dog unexpectedly leads to uncovering a dog trafficking racket.

Pankaj Tripathi latest news: Why Pankaj Tripathi Chose Not to Charge?

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has chosen not to charge his fee for the upcoming film Ohh My Dog citing a commitment to narrative driven cinema and long standing personal ties with producer Ajay Rai and director Amit Rai. Speaking to Mid-Day about his decision, Tripathi questioned the industry’s responsibility toward independent storytelling mentioning:

Ajay Rai, the producer and Amit Rai are old friends of mine. Commercial films are made with the support of money but for independent and small films where the story is important, who will support them if not actors like us?

Further he mentioned to the ANI that he is a dog lover himself. Deeply resonated by the script's core message and its setting in his home state of Bihar, the actor not only waived his remuneration but also extended his shooting schedule beyond the initial requirement stating

The story is set in Bihar. Amit asked me to shoot for four days, and I told him I would come for six. I also called my friends in Bihar and we supported the film in every way.

Portraying a teacher in the film, Tripathi emphasized that the production centers entirely on the bond between a young girl and a stray dog concluding

The main story is about a dog and a child. We are all in supporting roles, but in reality, we are supporting the film itself.

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