New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- A film's success is often measured by two parameters-either through glorious critical acclaim or massive box office collections. In today's time, touching the Rs.100 crore mark is no longer considered a difficult feat for a film in India. If the number of tickets sold alone is taken as the true metric, then this movie, which continues to remain the most-watched film in India even after 50 years of its release, still stands tall as a benchmark in Indian cinema.

India's most-viewed film sold a staggering 25 crore tickets and emerged as a blockbuster, despite many believing that the director was destined to fail.

The most-watched film in India is Ramesh Sippy's multi-starrer Sholay.

Sholay not only shattered box offi...