Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Sholay The Final Cut X: Tribute to Dharmendra
Sholay, a very old and famous Indian movie, is back in theaters with a special 4K version.
This time, it includes the original ending that was not shown before.
The movie was first released in 1975 and was very popular.
The director, Ramesh Sippy, had to change the ending because of rules at that time.
Now, 50 years later, people are enjoying it just as much.
The movie is about two friends, Jai and Veeru, who help a retired police officer take revenge on a bad guy named Gabbar Singh.
The original budget was Rs 3 crore, which was a lot of money back then.
People are really liking the new version and saying that the ending is something India has never seen before.
The film is dedicated to the late actor Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025.
Sholay The Final Cut X, a 4K version of the 1975 classic film, was released on December 12, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the film.
The film features the original, uncensored climax, which has received positive reviews from the audience.
The original budget of Sholay was Rs 3 crore, which was a significant amount at the time and caused concern in the industry.
The original film was a massive success, collecting Rs 15 crore domestically and Rs 30 crore globally, and ran in theaters from 1975 to 1980.
Director Ramesh Sippy dedicated the film to the late actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, leading to the postponement of the original release date.
- Who
- Director Ramesh Sippy, Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan
- What
- Sholay The Final Cut X, a 4K version of the 1975 classic film with the original, uncensored climax
- When
- December 12, 2025 (50th anniversary of the film)
- Where
- Theaters nationwide
- Why
- To celebrate the 50th anniversary, present the original, uncensored climax, and dedicate the film to Dharmendra
- Release Date
- December 12, 2025
- Director
- Ramesh Sippy
- Original Release Year
- 1975
- Original Budget
- Rs 3 crore
- Original Box Office Collection (Domestic)
- Rs 15 crore
- Original Box Office Collection (Global)
- Rs 30 crore
- Main Cast
- Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan
- Dedication
- Dharmendra
Sources
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