‘I Play Rocky,’ the biographical drama about veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, has finally been released in India, a week after its initial release in the US. The film has been creating quite a buzz since it chronicles the ‘Rocky’ actor’s early days in the industry as a struggling artist and how he rose to fame. While there had been some anticipation around the title’s release, the first-day numbers were massively affected by other films in the market, including ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,’ which has been a massive box office hit.
‘I Play Rocky’ box office collection day 1
‘I Play Rocky’ collected Rs 24 lakhs overall on its first day of release in India, as per data shared by Sacnilk. The film had a low start despite the initial buzz about the film. It already collected Rs 16.25 lakhs in advance bookings across a total of 4,003 shows nationwide. The film had an overall occupancy rate of 22%. Internationally, ‘I Play Rocky’ managed to collect USD 450,320 when it was released in the US on November 6 to limited screens.
Plot of ‘I Play Rocky’
‘I Play Rocky’ is a biographical drama that explores the true story of a struggling Sylvester Stallone, who is played by Anthony Ippolito, his journey, and his gruelling quest to get the 1976 classic ‘Rocky’ made, and how he rose to fame. The film was directed by Peter Farrelly.
Competition for ‘I Play Rocky’
Despite Stallone’s story garnering some excitement, it is also competing with many films in the market. The biggest contender is ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,’ which has earned Rs 1,100 worldwide. Other than that, the stop-motion film ‘Wildwood,’ which went viral online, was also released on the same day. Some of the other films that are currently running in theatres include ‘Udta Teer,’ ‘Pyre,’ ‘Clayface,’ ‘Scene,’ and many more.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.