Sholay
Directed by Ramesh Sippy · 1975 ·
Sholay (1975) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 3 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Editing, National Film Awards (India) 1976
United Producers Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on ITVX in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Sholay by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Hulu |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | ITVX |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.5/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
- Celluloid Score 87% combines 3 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, western pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Sholay worth watching?
Yes — Sholay earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
India's definitive masala western — endlessly quoted, remade in spirit, never surpassed.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Sholay about?
Two small-time crooks hired to capture a ruthless bandit forge unlikely bonds with villagers on the dusty frontier.
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Critic Reviews
Sholay (1975) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½
India's definitive masala western — endlessly quoted, remade in spirit, never surpassed.
Essential viewing — among the finest films in Indian cinema.
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