'Sholay: The Final Cut' Re Release X Reviews, Fans Feel Nostalgia And Call It 'Biggest Entertainer'

Sholay has been one of the most talked-about cult classic films. After 50 years, the film has been re-released in theatres, and nostalgia is taking over the internet. For the unversed, Sholay: The Final Cut was released on December 12, 2025, as it marks the golden anniversary of the film. Read on to know what fans have to say about the cult classic film.

Netizens react to the re-release of Sholay

When the cult-classic film was released in theatres, several fans took to their X handles (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts and nostalgia on the same. The film became a little more special as it brought back multiple memories of late veteran actor, Dharmendra. On X, some users appreciated the legacy of the film, while others called it the ‘best film of Hindi cinema’. One user commented, "Just finished watching #SholayTheFinalCut...every moment every frame still a masterclass, go watch, this film can never be made again." 

Another user shared, "One of the biggest entertainer ko big screen pe dekhne ka alag hi mazaa aaya." A third user penned, "#Sholay on the big screen is not just a re-release, it's a history lesson! Gabbar, Jai-Veeru ki dosti, aur woh iconic dialogues. Yeh mazaa miss mat karna!" Another user commented, "#sholay4k one of the best films ever. Such a joy watching it again. #rameshsippy slayed it. The film holds forever." Another user remembered veteran actor, Dharmendra and shared:

"Veeru was truly the soul of Sholay. Every song in the film is iconic, but this one stands out for the beautiful chemistry between Dharam ji and Hema Malini ji. #Dharmendra."

Will there be a sequel to Sholay?

During an exclusive chat with Free Press Journal, the director of the Sholay, Ramesh Sippy opened up about making a sequel of the classic film and shared that he is not tempted towards the same. He also shared that a few actors have passed away and their legacy cannot be recreated by anyone else. He was quoted as saying:

"Baatein hoti hain iske bare mein, lekin I have never been tempted. What I wanted to make came out right; it does not mean that I have to remake it or follow up with a sequel. One also has to understand the concept of a sequel. Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar have passed away. Then, Amjad’s character was a major one. Sanjeev, shayad fir bhi another person in that getup might have worked, but certainly not Gabbar. You cannot… the disappointment will be there itself. I think I did not find it wise; maybe others think differently. Personally, I think Sholay should not be attempted again."

More about Sholay

While Sholay doesn't need any introduction, let's revisit the iconic plot of the film. The 1975 film revolves around two criminals, 'Jai' (Amitabh Bachchan) and 'Veeru' (Dharmendra), who are hired by a police officer, 'Thakur' (Sanjeev Kumar). 'Thakur' asks them to catch the dangerous 'Gabbar Singh'. The film also shows 'Veeru' falling for 'Basanti' (Hema Malini) and 'Jai' admiring 'Radha' (Jaya Bachchan). Even after 50 years of its release, some dialogues like 'Kitne aadmi the?' are still iconic and memorable.

What are your thoughts on the re-release of Sholay? Let us know.

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