Sholay (1975)
Sholay is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Sholay earns its keep as a steady Hindi film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 331 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 208 minutes. In India you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 3h 28m on it?
3h 28m of Hindi action, fine for the whole family. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you're short on time. At 3h 28m it wants the whole night
- you're after something harder. It's rated U
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 331 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 28m — long |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ramesh Sippy
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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