Sholay movie poster

Sholay

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

August 15, 1975 3h 18m 7.0/10 (299 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Sholay is a action film. directed by Ramesh Sippy. With a runtime of 3h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar

Synopsis

After his family is slain by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 15, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 3h 18m 198 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (299 votes)
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Budget $408K Production budget
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Box Office $4.8M 11.8x return
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI
Budget
$408,000
Revenue
$4,800,000

Production Companies

  • Sippy Films
  • NH Studioz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sholay about?

After his family is slain by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.

Who directed Sholay?

Sholay was directed by Ramesh Sippy.

How long is Sholay?

Sholay has a runtime of 3 hours and 18 minutes (198 minutes total).

When was Sholay released?

Sholay was released on August 15, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sholay?

The main cast of Sholay includes Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini.

Is Sholay worth watching?

Sholay has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 299 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.