‘Sholay’ box office: The Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra film ran in 28 theatres for 50 weeks, collected Rs 15 crore, here’s why it remains ‘India’s biggest blockbuster’ till date

Sholay, starring many famous actors, is considered the greatest Indian movie. The film recently completed 50 years. Initially, it was considered a flop, but it picked up later. Sholay ran for 50 weeks in 28 cinemas. Salim Khan predicted it would earn over Rs 1 crore per territory. Made under Rs 3 crore, it earned Rs 15 crore.