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Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo Debuts to Strong Acting Notices as Early Reactions Diverge

A pre-release note from the director warns of graphic violence as the story probes love and revenge.

Overview

  • The Mumbai gangster drama, produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, released in theatres on February 13.
  • Early audience and first-review chatter praise Kapoor and Dimri and the film’s craft, with recurring criticism aimed at the writing and pacing.
  • Trade trackers report roughly 11.8 lakh advance tickets and about ₹3 crore in advance gross, with day-one India estimates largely in the ₹7–9 crore net range.
  • A court dismissed a pre-release lawsuit by Hussain Ustara’s daughter alleging an unauthorised biopic, clearing the film to open as scheduled.
  • The censor certificate sets the runtime at 178 minutes 41 seconds, and Kapoor highlighted a demanding transformation with extensive tattoos and post-surgery action work.