The iconic actor posts a vintage 1975 Sholay ticket and humorously compares its ₹20 cost to a multiplex cola today.
Mumbai, July 28:
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a heartfelt piece of Cinema history: an original 1975 Sholay ticket priced at just ₹20. Commemorating the film’s golden jubilee, the post sparked nostalgia across the internet.
Big B jokingly compares the ₹20 ticket price to what a soft drink costs at today’s theatres, prompting fans to reflect on the steep rise in movie-watching expenses. However, that’s not what cola actually costs at movie theatres these days. At multiplexes, a cup of cola typically ranges from ₹180 to ₹500, depending on the brand and theatre class.
While ₹20 may have once bought an unforgettable cinematic experience, today it barely covers a sip. Still, the contrast brought out both humour and sentiment from fans across generations.
Though ₹20 appears on the ticket image, cinema records show that back in 1975, ticket prices in India ranged from ₹1.50 to ₹3, depending on seating
Sholay, starring Amitabh, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and more, started slow but became one of India’s greatest cinematic successes. Its characters, songs, and dialogues are etched into pop culture.
Bachchan’s post served as a reminder of how not just movies, but the entire experience around them—prices, venues, and memories—has changed.