Mumbai’s cinematic landscape lit up today as Shahid Kapoor’s much-anticipated romantic-action drama ‘O Romeo’, co-starring Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwari, hit theaters nationwide. The film’s journey to the big screen wasn’t smooth, with early controversies over its storyline leading to courtroom battles. However, the court cleared the release by ruling it wasn’t directly inspired by Hussain Ustra, allowing fans to finally experience it.
On this Valentine’s Week release, Shahid’s wife, Meera Rajput Kapoor, stole the spotlight with a heartfelt social media post dedicated to her ‘real-life Romeo’. Sharing romantic photos of the couple, Meera penned an emotional note: ‘My Romeo, when they ask, “Am I or am I not?”, remember, you are – tirelessly incredible, gifted with unbelievable talent, eyes that speak a thousand words, and a heart that always tries to fix everything because what holds you is the light itself. Now it’s time to shine. Phenomenal won’t even begin to cover it. So proud of you.’
This outpouring of love comes at a pivotal moment for Shahid, whose 2019 blockbuster ‘Kabir Singh’ set box office records, but subsequent films have been middling. ‘O Romeo’ promises a blend of high-octane action and deep romance, with Shahid in a fierce, intense avatar reminiscent of his past hits.
Early indicators point to a strong start. Advance bookings have been robust, raking in Rs 1.42 crore by February 11 across 3,449 shows in India, selling 16,226 tickets, per Sacnilk data. Delhi-NCR leads the charge, and industry buzz suggests a massive opening day. As audiences flock to theaters, all eyes are on whether Shahid can reignite his stardom with this passionate saga.