This movie was released in the 1970s and was a big hit at the box office. Over time, it achieved ‘iconic’ and ‘cult’ status and redefined commercial cinema. The action drama stars and in the lead roles. The rest of the cast is equally talented and contributed to the film’s massive success. At that time, it was made on a budget of Rs 3 crore and earned Rs 35 crore at the worldwide box office. Which blockbuster movie is this?
The movie we are talking about is . Directed by Ramesh Sippy, it was released in theatres on August 15, 1975. Along with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, the movie also featured Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, and Sachin Pilgaonkar. The movie is loved by people of all ages.
Have you ever wondered – if Sholay had to be made today, what would the budget be? Well, considering the star cast, the fees and the production cost, it would at least have a budget of whopping Rs 300 to 400 crore! The fact that multi-starrers today are expensive and the production value cost has been rising with time, it wouldn’t be made on a budget of Rs 3 crore for sure.
The purchasing power of the Indian rupee has reportedly gone down from 1975 to 2025. So with an annual inflation rate of at least 7-8 percent in today’s time, the budget would have been over Rs 200 crore for sure. Some other departments where the cost would’ve gone up are VFX, CGI, drone shots, and high-tech cameras. All of this itself would cost Rs 65-100 crore. There are also additional expenses like promotions, PR activities, music promotion, etc., which would amount to Rs 35-45 crore.
