Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s O’Romeo had a steady opening at the Indian box office on Friday, earning early praise for its performances and direction.

Box Office Performance

According to preliminary estimates from Sacnilk, the film collected around ₹8.25 crore nett on its first day. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the romantic-action drama recorded a theatrical occupancy of 14.86% on Day 1.

In comparison with Kapoor’s recent films, O’Romeo opened stronger than Deva (₹5.50 crore), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (₹6.70 crore), and Jersey (₹3.2 crore). While not a blockbuster start, it ranks among Shahid Kapoor’s better opening-day performances in recent years.

Cast and Crew

The film also stars Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, and Tamannaah Bhatia in pivotal roles, and is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Before the release, Vishal Bhardwaj shared an emotional note on Instagram expressing pride in the project, saying it made him realise his capacity for both “love and violence.” He wrote, “Before the critics speak and before the box office delivers its verdict, I feel compelled to share how deeply proud I am of this film. Before the accolades or the criticism arrive, I must thank, from the deepest part of my being, all my HODs who gave far more than was ever asked of them…”

Critical Response

Film critic Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as “a vivid, visceral, and visually varied film” that uses music as a narrative backbone. He added that it tells the story of flawed characters struggling with adversaries and inner conflicts, with few predictable moments.

Source: NDTV