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.