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Shahid Kapoor Touts "Very Sexy" On-Screen Bond With Nana Patekar as O’Romeo’s Release Nears

The promo push spotlights Shahid Kapoor’s reunion with Nana Patekar alongside Vishal Bhardwaj’s unsanitised, love-first vision for the film.

Overview

  • O’Romeo is slated for a theatrical release on February 13, 2026, presented by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
  • Vishal Bhardwaj describes the movie as a love story set against a violent backdrop and says he does not believe in sanitising expletives.
  • Shahid Kapoor praises Triptii Dimri’s performance, calling her a very good actress and noting that her character is particularly strong.
  • Reports from the trailer launch say Nana Patekar left after waiting for the leads, with Bhardwaj later characterising the exit in light, familiar terms.
  • Coverage positions the film as inspired by true events in post-independence Mumbai with an ensemble cast, while News18’s cast-fee figures remain single-source and unverified.