Neither Baahubali, Pushpa, nor KGF, this is India’s most watched film, sold 25 crore tickets, record still unbroken, earned Rs…, movie is…

Bollywood movies’ profits are often measured by the revenue they generate at the box office. Today, we will tell you about a film that holds the title of the most-watched. While you may think it is Dangal, Pushpa 2, RRR, or KGF, let us tell you that this film was released 50 years ago. Initially, it was not a hit, but with the help of word of mouth, it became a huge success and a cult classic.

The Most Watched Film is…

One will be shocked to know that this film sold over 25 crore tickets. If you are wondering which film we are talking about, it is none other than the cult classic Sholay. Released in 1975, Sholay featured veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amjad Khan in lead roles. With such a stellar cast, makers and fans of the film expected to be a huge hit. However, after the release, it happened just the opposite.

Sholay was directed by Ramesh Sippy, and the film wasn’t an instant hit. Despite the passage of time, every scene, dialogue, song, and character from the film continues to live in the hearts of audiences.

Sholay Broke All Records

Interestingly, Amitabh Bachchan’s film went on to run in theatres for a massive six years and even sold 15 crore tickets in India. Furthermore, 3 crore tickets were sold when the movie was re-released.

Coming to the global front, the movie received rave reviews from countries like Russia, where it sold 6 crore tickets. Sholay’s popularity even reached parts of Europe, North America, and the Middle East, bringing its total ticket sales to a staggering 25 crore worldwide.

Despite being released 50 years ago, the movie still remains in the audience’s hearts, and some of its songs and dialogues have become evergreen!

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