O Romeo Box Office Collection Day 1 Early Updates: After more than a year away from theatres, Shahid Kapoor has finally returned to the big screen with O Romeo, generating considerable curiosity among fans and trade circles. The film marks his fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, a director-actor duo known for delivering critically acclaimed projects in the past. Helmed by Bhardwaj, O Romeo released in cinemas today, February 13, and arrived alongside Tu Yaa Main, starring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav, setting up a notable box office clash on opening day.
Backed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, the film presents Shahid Kapoor in a striking new look, sporting a rugged, tattooed avatar that has already caught audience attention. Apart from Shahid, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal, and Tamannaah Bhatia, among others, adding to the film’s appeal.
O Romeo Budget & OTT Release Platform Updates
As per film critic and trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal, O Romeo has reportedly been made on a massive budget of approximately ₹125 crore, making it one of the bigger-scale projects in Shahid Kapoor’s recent filmography. The film’s grand mounting, stylised visuals, and ensemble cast are said to contribute significantly to its production cost.
On the digital front, a report by OTTPlay suggests that Prime Video has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights of O Romeo. This means that once the film completes its run in cinemas, it is expected to premiere on Prime Video, giving audiences another opportunity to catch the Shahid Kapoor starrer from the comfort of their homes.
O Romeo Opening Day Collection Early Trend (Day 1)
Despite a decent pre-release buzz and strong curiosity around the Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj reunion, O Romeo opened to mixed reactions from both audiences and critics. According to early estimates reported by Sacnilk, Shahid Kapoor’s Valentine’s Day release O Romeo has begun its box office run on a relatively slow note.
As per real-time data available till around 5:00 PM on Day 1, the film has collected approximately ₹2.95 crore, with evening and night show occupancies expected to play a crucial role in shaping its opening day total.
O Romeo Day 1 Occupancy (Today)
Morning Shows: 8.63%
Afternoon Shows: 12.17%
O Romeo Vs Kaminey Vs Haider Vs Rangoon Box Office
With O Romeo marking the fourth collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, comparisons with their previous box office openings have naturally started doing the rounds. Based on early trends, O Romeo is yet to surpass the opening day numbers of the duo’s earlier films Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon.
According to data shared by Sacnilk, Kaminey (2009) had opened at approximately ₹4.21 crore net in India on its first day. Haider (2014) registered a stronger start with around ₹6.02 crore on Day 1, while Rangoon (2017) collected nearly ₹5.1 crore net on its opening day