O Romeo Collects 8.25 Crore on India Opening Day
Shahid Kapoor's latest film, "O Romeo," opened to a solid box office performance on February 13, 2026, collecting approximately 8.25 crore net in India on its first day and outperforming rival release "Tu Yaa Main" amid a competitive Valentine's weekend slate.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the violent romantic drama marks the fourth collaboration between the filmmaker and Kapoor. Set against Mumbai's underworld, the story draws inspiration from a chapter in Hussain Zaidi's "Mafia Queens of Mumbai" and follows gangster Hussain Ustara's turbulent journey shaped by passion, loss, and irreversible choices. Kapoor plays the lead role of Ustara, a character layered with danger, humor, and charm, while Triptii Dimri stars opposite him. The ensemble cast includes Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, Avinash Tiwary, Farida Jalal, with Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia in special appearances. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment on a budget of around 100 crore, including promotions, the film received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification and was released across approximately 4,800 screens nationwide.
Early figures from industry trackers showed "O Romeo" achieving...