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Sholay – The Final Cut’ Sets December 12 Nationwide Re-Release Across 1,500 Screens

The release restores Ramesh Sippy’s intended cut, prepared by Film Heritage Foundation in 4K with Dolby 5.1.

Overview

  • Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films confirmed the theatrical rollout and date in coordinated social media announcements.
  • Audiences will see the film’s original ending presented publicly for the first time since it was altered before the 1975 premiere.
  • The restoration arrives in a 4K scan with Dolby 5.1 sound, aiming to deliver a high-fidelity archival presentation.
  • The re-release serves as a centerpiece of the film’s 50th-anniversary celebrations after an international preview at TIFF earlier in 2025.
  • Media coverage describes the 1,500-screen plan as potentially the largest re-release in Indian cinema, reflecting the film’s enduring reach and reported 25 crore-plus admissions.