Sholay: The Final Cut Gets 4K Re-Release with Original Ending

Sholay, the cult classic film from 1975, is all set to hit the screen soon. The movie is re-releasing on December 12, 2025, in 4K restoration with its original ending. 

The intent behind the re-release of this movie, titled Sholay - The Final Cut, is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ramesh Sippy and his contribution to Indian cinema. 

Restoring Sholay: Ramesh Sippy’s Timeless Masterpiece

Sholay is one of the cult masterpieces in Indian cinema. Released in 1975, the movie is making a comeback in a 4k restoration, and will once again bind its viewers as it did before. 

The popular characters of this movie, Veeru, Jai, Basanti, Thakur, and Gabbar, will let you revisit that golden era. Apart from a compelling storyline, its dialogues are still very famous in different forms. 

If you have watched this movie, you must be familiar with its climax scene when Thakur is about to kill the antagonist Gabbar with his spiked shoes, but is stopped and reminded of his legacy of being a law-abiding officer by police inspector Kuldeep.

Well, this was the softer version that we all know, but originally, in the climax part, Gabbar (Amjad Khan) gets killed by Thakur (Sanjeev Kapoor) with his spiked shoes. However, it was changed due to the Censor Board’s objection to violence.

The final cut re-release of Sholay is released by Film Heritage Foundation on their official X handle, captioned "The wait is finally over!! 

Release of Sholay 4k Version on TIFF

Before its slated release this December, the movie screening has already taken place at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). 

Ramesh Sippy's Sholay was an action thriller released in 1975 on 15th August. Kudos to iconic duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who are behind its gripping storyline. 

The soundtrack was composed by R.D. Burman, and the film boasted a stellar ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, and Asrani in key roles.

Bobby Deol Represents Dharmendra at Sholay 4K Version Premiere

Bobby Deol, who attended the premiere of Sholay, which starred his father Dharmendra in the role of Veeru, was joined by Ramesh Sippy, producer Shahzad Sippy, and FHF (Film Heritage Foundation) director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. 

During this, Bobby interacted with fans, signed autographs, and posed for pictures with them. The pictures were shared by FHF on Instagram. 

Besides screening of Sholay at TIFF 2025, there will be a world premiere of Bobby Deol's film 'Monkey In A Cage' in the special presentation category. 

Other actors sharing screen space with him include Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, and Saba Azad.

Other 2025 re-releases that captivated audiences with nostalgia

Apart from Sholay, let's take a look at the other films re-released in 2025.

• Bahubali
• Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
• Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
• Dil Toh Paagal Hai
• Padmaavat
• Jab We Met
• Sanam Teri Kasam
• Umrao Jaan
• Shiva

FAQs

Q. What is so special about Sholay: The Final Cut?

A. Sholay: The Final Cut is a 4k version of the 1975 classic Sholay. It comes with enhanced visuals, refined audio, and the rare original climax.

Q. What original ending does it have?

A. The original climax of the re-released Sholay is very close to Ramesh Sippy's original version, but is separate from the censored version that we are all familiar with.

Q. When to expect the 4K re-released version in theatres?

A. The date of the 4K re-released version of Sholay depends on the distributor's official announcement. 

Q. Will there be any new scenes in the 4k version other than the original ending?

A. Well, there will be some advancements in the visualisation and sound effects of the film, but there is no confirmation about the newly added scenes. 

Q. Will Sholay: The Final Cut hold on to its original music and dialogues?

A. Yes, the newbie version of Sholay will retain RD Burman's music legacy, catchy dialogues, and performances. For better quality, the audio will be cleaned and enhanced.

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