O Romeo Crosses ₹100 Crore Mark
Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri's "O Romeo" has crossed ₹100.10 crore nett and shown steady collections in its second week, earning praise for its Day 11 hold. The film is performing significantly better than other recent releases like "TuYaaMain" (₹4.35 crores in 8 days) and new openers "DoDeewaneSeharMein" and "Assi" (both ~₹1-1.25 crores on Day 1).
- The film reunites director Vishal Bhardwaj with Shahid Kapoor for their fourth collaboration, following the critically acclaimed films "Kaminey" (2009), "Haider" (2014), and "Rangoon" (2017). - "O Romeo" is an adaptation of a chapter from Hussain Zaidi's non-fiction book "Mafia Queens of Mumbai," which chronicles the lives of female gangsters. - The movie was made on a significant budget, reported to be between ₹125 and ₹150 crore, with producer Sajid Nadiadwala backing director Vishal Bhardwaj's large-scale vision for the film. - For Triptii Dimri, this film continues a successful box office run; her four previous films, including "Animal" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3," collectively earned over ₹1510 crore globally. - The project was in development for a decade, with Bhardwaj stating he held onto the story possessively for years before finding the right backing and time to make it. - Critical reception for the film has been mixed, with reviewers praising the performances and Bhardwaj's signature stylish direction, but some found the screenplay and emotional depth to be lacking. - For Shahid Kapoor, "O Romeo" is his seventh highest-grossing film, with his top earners being "Padmaavat" (₹585 crore worldwide) and "Kabir Singh" (₹377 crore). - The ensemble cast also includes veteran actor Nana Patekar, alongside Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Disha Patani in key roles.
