# Pankaj Tripathi credits local stories for Indian cinema’s global reach 2026-08-07T02:50:40+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Pankaj Tripathi’s experimental film Ohh My Dog, featuring a dog as its protagonist, is scheduled for theatrical release on August 7. The actor appears alongside veteran performers in supporting roles and hopes the film encourages empathy towards animals. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Tripathi said Indian cinema’s wider international appeal comes from authentic stories rooted in local culture, festivals and emotion. He argued that films once became too focused on urban, multiplex audiences, with writers trying to understand India from Mumbai. He credited filmmakers from smaller towns for bringing different experiences and cultural perspectives. Tripathi will next reprise Akhandanand Tripathi in Mirzapur, the film, due in theatres in September. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: films, Indian cinema, Mirzapur, Ohh My Dog, Pankaj Tripathi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pankaj-tripathi-credits-local-stories-for-indian-cinemas-global-reach/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pankaj-tripathi-credits-local-stories-for-indian-cinemas-global-reach/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.