Unhappy with Amitabh Bachchan’s casting, financiers abandoned Zanjeer; director mortgaged house to make film: ‘It flopped on release’  The Indian Express Thu, 19th March 2026

Amitabh Bachchan's 1973 blockbuster was initially a flop, director's son reveals: 'Father mortgaged house,  The Economic Times Thu, 19th March 2026

Priyanka Chopra Reacts To Mahesh Babu Denying Her Telugu Debut With Ram Charan In Zanjeer: "It's Complicated"  NDTV Wed, 4th February 2026

Dharmendra bought Zanjeer from Salim Khan for Rs 2,500; had to quit after family member made him take a vow: ‘You’ll see my dead body’  The Indian Express Wed, 12th November 2025

The 70s Blockbuster Film Was Rejected By 5 Stars, But Made A Struggling Actor Bollywood’s Greatest Icon  News18 Thu, 13th November 2025

Mahesh Babu refuses to acknowledge Ram Charan's Zanjeer as Priyanka Chopra's 1st Telugu film; fans think it's hilarious | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times Wed, 4th February 2026