Top billed cast

1. 

   Dharmendra

   Veeru

2. 

   Amitabh Bachchan

   Jai

3. 

   Sanjeev Kumar

   Thakur Baldev Singh

4. 

   Amjad Khan

   Gabbar Singh

5. 

   Hema Malini

   Basanti

6. 

   Jaya Bachchan

   Radha

7. 

   Leela Mishra

   Mausi

8. 

   Mac Mohan

   Sambha

9. 

   Viju Khote

   Kaalia

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Reviews

A review by agnipankh

Written by agnipankh on 2026-02-20

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 that suits its landscapes and set pieces.
Narratively, it sits in a classic adaptation chain: Seven Samurai → The Magnificent Seven → Sholay. A retired police inspector...read the rest

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8. Stark Raving Mad61%
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11. Killers59%
12. Surviving the Game61%
13. Nothing to Lose65%
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16. देवा61%
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19. Gladiator Underground76%
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Status
Released

Original Language
Hindi

Budget
$408,000.00

Revenue
$4,800,000.00

Keywords

• police
• fight
• village
• male friendship
• musical
• bandit
• death of best friend
• amputee
• revenge tragedy
• revenge thriller
• widowed
• best friend forever