

Sholay
The greatest cast ever assembled! The greatest story ever told!
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $70M
- Language
- Hindi
- police
- fight
- village
- male friendship
- musical
- bandit
- death of best friend
- amputee
- revenge tragedy
- revenge thriller
- widowed
- best friend forever
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- TheatricalU15 Aug 1975
- TheatricalU11 Oct 1975
- TVUDD National 26 Jan 1995
- Theatrical (limited)U3D 3 Jan 2014
- Digital / OTT YouTube 8 Dec 2021
- Theatrical (limited)UThe Final Cut12 Dec 2025
United StatesUS
- PremiereNew York City, New York15 Jan 1978
- Physical25 Jun 2002
- Theatrical (limited)NRThe Final Cut12 Dec 2025
United KingdomGB
- PhysicalPGDirector's Cut29 Nov 1990
- TVPG17 Jul 1995
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
United Arab EmiratesAE
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut11 Dec 2025
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
CanadaCA
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
BahrainBH
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
BrazilBR
- TheatricalL15 Sept 1975
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
FijiFJ
- Theatrical (limited)The Final Cut12 Dec 2025
FranceFR
- TheatricalTP30 Nov 2005
GermanyDE
- TV12Edited Version14 Aug 1997
Frequently asked questions
Sholay was released on 15 August 1975.
Audience reviews
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agnipankh
2/20/2026
When Sholay released in India, it didn’t just succeed—it became a cultural event. If you enjoy Bollywood, or you want an entry point into 1970s theatrical-era Hindi cinema—when widescreen spectacle was the default and films were designed for packed houses—Sholay is essential. Visually, it’s built for scale. It was shot in 70mm (often associated with an ~2.2:1 presentation), giving it that grand, panoramic feel tha…
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