Sholay
1975, Hindi. Directed by Ramesh Sippy.
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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.
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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7.1/10 from 339 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sholay
Sholay is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1975
- Original title
- शोले
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $70M
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Sholay: quick answers
Is Sholay worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 339 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sholay?
Sholay runs 208 minutes (3h 28m).
Does Sholay have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sholay. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sholay parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sholay is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sholay on?
Sholay is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Sholay?
If you liked Sholay, try Deewaar, Don, Singham.
Who directed Sholay?
Sholay (1975) was directed by Ramesh Sippy and stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar.