Romeo Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide, But Box Office Numbers Tell a Different Story

Maharashtra | 27 Feb 2026 Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj came together for the third time with O Romeo, a gangster drama that released on 13 February. The film was highly anticipated as it marked Bhardwaj’s move into a more action-driven, mass-appeal genre, different from his usual intense, drama-focused storytelling. Expectations were high, but the film’s box office journey has been uneven despite recently crossing the ₹100 crore mark globally. On its opening day, O Romeo collected ₹8.50 crore net in India. The film saw a strong jump on Saturday, but collections dropped sharply on Sunday due to the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match. By the end of its first weekend, the film earned ₹30 crore net in India and ₹45 crore gross worldwide. However, momentum slowed soon after, with daily earnings falling below ₹5 crore during the first week and showing no major recovery in the second weekend. By 26 February, after completing two weeks in theatres, O Romeo had collected around ₹62 crore net in India and nearly ₹98 crore gross worldwide. Trade estimates suggest it crossed ₹100 crore globally on 27 February. While the milestone looks impressive on paper, trade experts point out that box office success depends on profits, not just total collections. Industry insiders estimate the film’s total cost, including production and marketing, to be between ₹100 and ₹120 crore. Even with the lower estimate of ₹100 crore, the film needs at least ₹100 crore net in India to break even. At present, its net figure stands at around ₹72 crore, and with daily collections now hovering between ₹1.2 and ₹1.5 crore, reaching that mark appears unlikely. As a result, O Romeo is expected to end its theatrical run as an underperformer, with the final verdict likely leaning toward a flop. The film features an ensemble cast including Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal and Nana Patekar. O Romeo is inspired by a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai and is set against an emotional and turbulent backdrop exploring love, loss and the lasting consequences of denied O Romeo Touches ₹100 Crore Mark, But Struggles to Prove Box Office Success O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, released on 13 February with high expectations. The gangster drama marked Bhardwaj’s shift towards a more action-heavy, mass-style film. While the buzz was strong before release, the film opened to average numbers at the box office. On its first day, the film earned ₹8.50 crore net in India. Collections improved on Saturday but dropped on Sunday due to the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match. By the end of the opening weekend, O Romeo had collected ₹30 crore net in India and ₹45 crore gross worldwide. After that, earnings slowed, with daily collections staying below ₹5 crore during the first week and showing no major recovery later. After two weeks in theatres, the film stands at around ₹62 crore net in India and close to ₹100 crore gross globally. While crossing the ₹100 crore mark worldwide looks impressive, trade experts say profitability matters more than headline numbers. The film is now earning around ₹1.2 to ₹1.5 crore per day, making further big gains unlikely. Trade estimates suggest O Romeo was made on a budget of ₹100–120 crore, including promotions. To break even, it needs ₹100 crore net in India, a target that now seems out of reach. As a result, the film is expected to end its run as an underperformer. The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal and Nana Patekar, and is inspired by a chapter from Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi.