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Rockstar was released on 11 November 2011. On the day of release, Tibetans in Chennai and Kangra protested against the Central Board of Film Certification asking the film-makers to censor scenes featuring the Tibetan flag. Upon release, the film received generally mixed reviews. Critics highlighted Kapoor and Rahman as the stars of the film, but criticised the plot. It was one of the top-grossing films of that year, managing to appeal the youngsters in the cities. Made on a budget of ₹410 million (US$5.4 million), Rockstar grossed ₹1.08 billion (US$14 million) worldwide. The album of the film is often termed as the best music album of the decade. Kapoor and Rahman received numerous awards for their work in the film. Over the years, the film has gone to achieve a cult following.