Romance Meets Action: O’ Romeo Records Impressive Day 1 Collections

After a long wait, Shahid Kapoor has returned to the big screen with Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo, co-starring Triptii Dimri. The film, inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai, blends romance with action and survival drama.

Despite clashing with Tu Yaa Main, O’ Romeo registered ₹8.25 crore nett on Day 1, outperforming Shahid’s recent releases like Deva and Jersey. With a reported budget of ₹125 crore, the film will need strong weekend collections to sustain momentum.

Key Highlights

• Opening Day Collection: ₹8.25 crore nett in India.
• Occupancy Rate: Around 14.8% across theatres.
• Competition: Released alongside Tu Yaa Main, yet remained unaffected.
• Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Vikrant Massey, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia.
• Director: Vishal Bhardwaj, marking his return after three years.
• Budget: Estimated at ₹125 crore, shot across Spain and Mumbai.

Context
The film’s strong start signals Shahid Kapoor’s best box office opening in years, driven by Valentine’s weekend appeal and Bhardwaj’s storytelling. Analysts predict word-of-mouth and holiday footfalls will determine whether O’ Romeo sustains its momentum in the coming weeks.

Sources: Times of India, Sacnilk, OneIndia News, Times Now, Hindustan Times