O Romeo Box Office Collection : Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s latest release, O’ Romeo. Released on February 13 to catch that Valentine’s Day crowd, this Vishal Bhardwaj-directed romantic action thriller has been making waves – not just for its intense gang war vibes inspired by real underworld tales, but for its surprisingly solid box office run in a year that’s seen Bollywood struggle early on.
Let’s dive into what makes this film stand out (and where it stumbles) – from the collections that have everyone talking to the buzz around its style-over-substance debate.
O Romeo Box Office Collection : Better Than Expected
Despite mixed reviews and some weekend competition (hello, cricket matches and other releases), O’ Romeo has delivered Shahid Kapoor’s strongest post-pandemic opening weekend. Here’s the latest day-wise breakdown in India (net collections, compiled from reliable trackers like Sacnilk, Koimoi, and Bollywood Hungama – note that figures vary slightly across sources due to producer vs. trade reports):
- Day 1 (Friday, Feb 13): ₹8.5 – 9.01 crore A decent start, not explosive, but steady for a non-mass masala film.
- Day 2 (Saturday, Valentine’s Day): ₹12.65 – 14.5 crore The big jump! Thanks to the romantic holiday mood, collections surged by around 49-61%, making it one of the better Valentine’s Day performers recently.
- Day 3 (Sunday, Feb 15): ₹9 – 11 crore A slight drop (expected after the holiday high), but it held better than many predicted.
Opening Weekend Total (India Net): Around ₹30.15 crore (Sacnilk/Indian Express) to ₹34.51 crore (producer/Koimoi figures). That’s a solid win, outperforming Shahid’s recent films like Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and marking his biggest post-COVID opener.
Day 4 (Monday, early reports): ₹1.92 crore so far – a sharp weekday drop (typical for non-holiday Mondays), pushing the India net total to about ₹32 crore+.
Worldwide Gross: Estimates range from ₹40.6 crore to ₹50.72 crore in the first 3-4 days, placing it as the 3rd highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 so far (behind biggies like Border 2). Overseas added a healthy ₹10 crore+ boost.
If word-of-mouth sustains (and weekdays pick up), analysts are eyeing a lifetime domestic of ₹50 crore+ – not blockbuster territory, but a respectable hit in today’s market.
The Film Itself : Style, Swagger, and Some Stumbles
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj (the master behind Haider and Kaminey), O’ Romeo blends forbidden romance with gritty underworld revenge. Shahid plays a stone-hearted gangster whose life flips when he falls for Triptii Dimri’s character, sparking a massive gang war.
O Romeo Box Office Collection : Critics have been divided
- Praises for the atmospheric visuals, intense performances (Shahid’s raw emotional range, Triptii’s depth, strong support from Nana Patekar and Avinash Tiwary), and Bhardwaj’s signature moody music (that “Paan Ki Dukaan” track is a banger!).
- Criticisms? Some call it high on style but low on substance – subplots drag in the second half, and it doesn’t fully embrace the tragic potential (think Hamlet or classic Romeo-Juliet vibes).
O Romeo Box Office Collection : Audience reactions are equally mixed – theaters reported cheers, laughs during emotional scenes (yes, the whole gang crying together was oddly hilarious and touching), and solid turnout from couples over Valentine’s. Interestingly, audience ratings/reviews were disabled on BookMyShow per a court order (reportedly to combat “organised negative campaigns”) – a first for a Hindi film, which sparked its own debate online.
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O Romeo Box Office Collection : In a year where Bollywood needs fresh wins, O’ Romeo proves there’s still appetite for stylish, star-driven stories that mix romance with action. Shahid delivers one of his most unpredictable performances yet, and pairing him with Triptii (hot off her rise) was smart casting. The Valentine’s timing helped, but the real pull was the buzz around Bhardwaj’s “massiest” film yet..
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