After a steady opening, O Romeo found its rhythm on Saturday. Vishal Bhardwaj’s crime romance saw a sharp jump in collections on day two, signaling that word of mouth — or at least curiosity — may be kicking in.
Backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is now inching toward its crucial Sunday test with stronger momentum than Friday.
🎟️ Day 2 Numbers: A Healthy Climb
According to Sacnilk, O Romeo opened at ₹8.50 crore on Friday. On Saturday, it registered ₹12.25 crore nett in India — a nearly 45% jump.
That takes its two-day domestic total to ₹20.75 crore nett.
The film reportedly had 4747 shows nationwide with an average occupancy of 19.3%. While occupancy figures remain moderate, the growth suggests improving footfalls in urban circuits, where Vishal Bhardwaj’s films traditionally perform stronger.
Sunday now becomes key. If the upward trend continues, the film could close its opening weekend on a solid note.
📊 How It Compares to Shahid’s Biggest Hit
For context, O Romeo is trailing behind Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh, which remains Shahid Kapoor’s highest-grossing film. Back in 2019, Kabir Singh had collected ₹22.71 crore on its second day alone.
That said, the scale, genre, and audience pull of both films are very different. O Romeo leans more into stylised crime drama than mainstream romantic blockbuster territory.
🎬 Performances & Reception
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film pairs Shahid with Triptii Dimri.
The Hindustan Times review praised Shahid as the film’s biggest strength, noting that his screen presence keeps the narrative engaging. Triptii was described as fitting seamlessly into Bhardwaj’s world, with their chemistry standing out as a highlight.
Avinash Tiwary attempts a darker turn as a gangster, while Tamannaah Bhatia and Disha Patani reportedly receive limited narrative weight. Nana Patekar, as always, brings dependable gravitas to the screen.
Recently, Triptii shared an emotional Instagram note describing her character Afshan as “fire and fragility in the same breath,” adding that the role pushed her beyond her comfort zone.
🎥 About the Film
O Romeo also features Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal and others in pivotal roles.
The narrative is inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai, diving into themes of passion, crime, and the irreversible cost of love denied. True to Bhardwaj’s signature style, the film blends poetic romance with gritty underworld tension.
Final Words
A 45% jump on day two is a positive sign for O Romeo, especially in today’s competitive box office landscape. While it may not be chasing Kabir Singh-level numbers, the film seems to be building gradual traction.
If Sunday strengthens the trend, this Romeo might just carve out a respectable opening weekend — and perhaps find its audience the old-fashioned way: through steady word of mouth.
