‘Sholay: The Final Cut’ box office: Dharmendra classic nears ₹1.5 crore amid Ranveer Singh competition
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Dharmendra's 'Sholay: The Final Cut' approaches ₹1.5 crore in its opening weekend, despite competition from Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar'.
The re-release of 'Sholay: The Final Cut,' a classic film celebrating the legacy of the late Dharmendra, is performing steadily at the box office. Released on December 12, 2025, the restored 4K version of the film, featuring its original ending, is nearing the ₹1.50 crore mark in its opening weekend, despite competition from Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar.'
'Sholay: The Final Cut' hit approximately 1500 theaters nationwide. This version boasts restored 4K resolution, allowing audiences to experience the original, uncensored ending on the big screen. While Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar' currently dominates box office sales, the film starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Amitabh Bachchan is working to maintain its presence.
Box Office Performance
According to Sacnilk, 'Sholay: The Final Cut' earned ₹30 lakh on its opening day (Friday). Over the weekend, the film's earnings increased, with Saturday bringing in ₹50 lakh and Sunday adding another ₹60 lakh to the total. As of now, the film's net collection in India stands at ₹1.40 crore. At its current trajectory, 'Sholay: The Final Cut' is projected to surpass the ₹1.50 crore milestone soon.
Day-wise Box Office Earnings:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹30 lakh
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹50 lakh
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹60 lakh
- Total: ₹1.40 crore
About the Film
Written by Salim-Javed, 'Sholay,' originally released 50 years ago, remains a celebrated classic. This re-release of the final cut brings the original film back to theaters with its uncensored ending, a feature highly praised by fans. The film follows two former convicts, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are hired by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan).
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