Sholay: The Final Cut Nears ₹1.5 Cr, Misses Grand Re-release Projections

• "Sholay: The Final Cut," a restored version of the classic, re-released on December 12, featuring deleted scenes and Sippy's original ending.
• The re-release is nearing the Rs 1.5 crore box office mark, earning Rs 1.40 crore in its first three days.
• Despite claims of 1,500 screens, the film secured only 373 shows nationwide, underperforming expectations.
• Competition from Ranveer Singh's "Dhurandhar" significantly impacted "Sholay: The Final Cut's" screen count and audience turnout.
• The restored film, a tribute to the late Dharmendra, is presented in 4K with Dolby 5.1 sound and has a runtime of 209.05 minutes.

Why It Matters: Sholay's re-release reveals market challenges for even beloved classics against new films.