Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo earned Rs 8.25 crore on the first day

O’Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, released in theatres on Friday amid high expectations. Marking their fourth collaboration, the violent romantic drama also features Triptii Dimri and is set against Mumbai’s underworld. Despite strong pre-release buzz, the film recorded a modest opening, earning around ₹8.25 crore net on Day 1, according to Sacnilk, falling short of the double-digit mark.

The film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 14.86 percent. While morning and afternoon shows remained low, night shows saw improvement, indicating gradual audience interest. Metro cities performed better, with Mumbai showing nearly 19 percent occupancy, suggesting urban traction.

Compared to Shahid Kapoor’s recent releases, O’Romeo has fared better than Deva and Jersey, but remains far behind his blockbuster Kabir Singh. With mixed reviews, the weekend performance will be crucial.

O Romeo Review: Is It Worth Watching?

O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, released in cinemas on Friday, February 13, and has already started creating strong buzz. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the romantic action thriller marks another powerful collaboration between the actor and filmmaker after successful films like Kaminey and Haider. Fans flocked to theatres early morning, making the opening-day atmosphere energetic and celebratory.

Early reactions on social media suggest that the first half focuses on character build-up, romance, and underworld conflict. Viewers have praised the gripping narrative and layered suspense, calling it engaging and well-paced. Critics noted that the emotional depth keeps the audience invested from the start.

The second half reportedly raises the tempo with high-voltage action, intense drama, and strong emotional moments. Several celebrities, including Kriti Sanon, shared positive reactions online, applauding Shahid Kapoor’s powerful performance.

‘O Romeo’ Shines Before Release with ₹1.42 Crore Advance Booking

Shahid Kapoor and director Vishal Bharadwaj are back together with O’Romeo (O Romeo), and the excitement around their fourth collaboration is clearly visible. After Kaminey, Haider and Rangoon, fans are eager to see what the duo delivers this time. Despite early controversy linked to the film’s storyline, the teaser and Shahid’s intense tattooed look as ‘Ustara’ have received a positive response.

The advance booking for O’Romeo opened recently and the film has shown a decent start in pre-sales. According to early reports, the movie has sold over 19,000 tickets so far, collecting around ₹1.42 crore including blocked seats. With two days still left before release, trade experts expect numbers to rise further.

Featuring a powerful cast including Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar and Vikrant Massey, O’Romeo is set to hit theatres on February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.