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Sholay – The Final Cut’ Sets December 12 India Re-Release in 4K on 1,500 Screens

The 50th‑anniversary edition restores Ramesh Sippy’s intended cut with its long-censored climax under the Film Heritage Foundation in partnership with Sippy Films.

Overview

  • The nationwide rollout was officially announced on social media, confirming a December 12, 2025 return to cinemas across approximately 1,500 theaters.
  • The film has been restored in 4K with Dolby 5.1 by the Film Heritage Foundation, with producers Sippy Films handling the release.
  • This edition presents the original uncut climax for public viewing for the first time since the movie’s making, without revealing narrative details in advance.
  • The change to the ending before the 1975 release followed Central Board of Film Certification directives during the Emergency, and the anniversary reissue reframes that history.
  • The restored print drew attention with an earlier 2025 showcase at TIFF, while some box-office commentary remains speculative and unverified.