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Sholay

The greatest cast ever assembled! The greatest story ever told!

7.1(338)19753h 28m3

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

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Ramesh Sippy

Produced in

India

Where to watch

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Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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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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