The romantic thriller O’Romeo has crossed the ₹40 crore mark at the domestic net box office, signaling a steady run in theatres within its first week of release. Directed by noted filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, the film continues to draw audiences with its intense narrative and star-studded cast.
According to trade tracking reports, the film collected approximately ₹5 crore on Day 5 alone, pushing its India net total to ₹40 crore. In gross terms, the movie has earned about ₹47.2 crore in India, while its overseas collections stand at ₹15.3 crore. With these numbers combined, the worldwide gross of the film has reached around ₹62.5 crore so far.
Headlined by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, the film blends romance, crime, and psychological tension, which has helped it generate strong word-of-mouth and repeat footfalls in urban centres.
Director’s Personal Note on the Film’s Theme
Ahead of the theatrical release, Bhardwaj shared a deeply reflective note describing the emotional and thematic core of the film. He explained that the project allowed him to explore the coexistence of love and violence within human nature. He described the story as an artistic expression shaped by anger, compassion, poetry, and revenge, calling it one of his most emotionally charged creations.
The director also highlighted how the film channels his response to social injustice and inner conflict, presenting the story as both mainstream and artistic in tone.
Based on Crime Literature, Backed by Major Banner
The film is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and is adapted from the crime non-fiction book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi. The music for the film has also been composed by Bhardwaj himself, adding to its distinctive creative signature.
Alongside the lead pair, the supporting cast includes veteran and popular actors such as Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal and Vikrant Massey, contributing to the film’s wide appeal.
With stable weekday collections and growing international numbers, trade analysts expect the film to maintain momentum if audience interest continues through the second weekend.
