Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Sholay

If you loved Sholay, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Pink

Pink

2016★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A sexual assault victim, unjustly tried for the attempted murder of her attacker, is defended by a retired lawyer who challenges India's rape culture....

#2
Priest

Priest

1995★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation....

#3
Chhoti Si Baat

Chhoti Si Baat

1976★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Arun is a timid accountant in Bombay who dreams of romancing Prabha, but is too shy to share his feelings. While Arun twiddles his thumbs, the suave Nagesh steps into the picture a...

#4
Amar Akbar Anthony

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Bollywood action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in t...

#5
Seeta and Geeta

Seeta and Geeta

1972★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story is about identical twins who are separated at birth and grow up with different temperaments. The twins then swap places....

#6
Abhimaan

Abhimaan

1973★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sholay for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A popular singer encourages his wife to sing, but tensions mount between the pair when his career begins to falter and her own musical career and popularity surpasses his own....