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Movie Info

Release Date: August 15, 1975
Runtime: 198 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Action
Budget: $408,000
Revenue: $4,800,000
Original Language: Hindi
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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95%
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7.0/10
TMDB
307 votes
8.1/10
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62,994 votes
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Sholay

1975

"Revenge fuels the fire of friendship and loyalty."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Embers? 🇮🇳 HI: Sholay: The Final Cut? 🇨🇳 ZH: 复仇的火焰? 🇷🇺 RU: Месть и закон? 🇷🇴 RO: Lege și răzbunare All international titles (11) →
Action 198 min 8.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $408,000
Revenue: $4,800,000
Profit $4,392,000
ROI +1076.5% (11.8x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Sholay

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  • Sholay was filmed in the rugged terrain of the Ramnagar area in Karnataka, which provided a dramatic backdrop that enhanced the film's action sequences and overall atmosphere.

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  • The film's famous dialogue 'Yeh haath mujhe de de Thakur' has been referenced in numerous other films and has become a part of popular culture in India.

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  • During the filming of a scene where Jai and Veeru are riding horses, Dharmendra accidentally kicked a horse, which led to a brief but intense moment of commotion on set.

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  • The soundtrack of Sholay, composed by R.D. Burman, features a blend of traditional Indian music and contemporary styles, contributing significantly to the film's emotional depth and appeal.

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  • The film includes a subtle reference to the classic Western genre, particularly through its themes of revenge and camaraderie, which are common in both Indian and American cinema.

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