Shahid Kapoor shines in O’Romeo, Hrithik Roshan says, 'You Do This Genre BEST'

O'Romeo, written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has completed one week in theatres with steady momentum at the box office. Headlined by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, the film features an ensemble cast including Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal and Vikrant Massey.

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Audience Response: Style, Action and Shahid’s Intensity

Audience reactions have largely praised the film’s stylised storytelling, Bhardwaj’s moody treatment, and its fusion of romance with gritty crime drama. Many viewers have singled out Shahid Kapoor’s portrayal of gangster Ustara - a former gang member forced into exile after killing a don’s brother - as one of the film’s biggest strengths.

His emotionally layered performance, coupled with high-octane action sequences, has resonated strongly with fans.

Triptii Dimri’s performance as Afsha Qureshi aka Rani Sharma has also been appreciated for adding emotional depth to the narrative.

Hrithik Roshan Applauds Shahid Kapoor

Amid the film’s steady run, Hrithik Roshan took to X to express his admiration for Shahid’s performance. He wrote, "The quirkiness of #ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun. @shahidkapoor, you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in the theatres, guys. Also, that running in circles action was brilliant." (sic)

The quirkiness of #ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun. @shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in the theatres guys. Also that running in circles action was brilliant.

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) February 20, 2026

Hrithik’s endorsement has further amplified the buzz around O’Romeo, reinforcing Shahid Kapoor’s reputation for excelling in intense, genre-driven roles.

However, Duggu’s appreciation post did not go unnoticed - and certainly not unquestioned. His glowing words for O’Romeo quickly sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users drawing comparisons to his earlier review of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar.

Several netizens revisited his response to the political action drama and pointed out the contrast.

One user wrote, "So you liked this pathetic movie but hated the dhurandhar." (sic)

Another comment read, "I hope you are not praising this just because of paid promotion… especially since you hated Dharundhar, which was actually a masterclass." (sic)

Adding a layer of sarcasm, a third user remarked, "Hope the politics in the movie was to your taste." (sic)

Meanwhile, Shahid reacted to the post and wrote, "Brother saw you debut like a boss when I was still in college and you hit me like lightning. Been loving you since your first. This feels special. Big love so happy you enjoyed the film." (sic)

Brother saw you debut like a boss when I was still in college and you hit me like lightning. Been loving you since your first. This feels special. Big love so happy you enjoyed the film. 🫰 https://t.co/3ucYzvJN2X

— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) February 20, 2026

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More About O'Romeo

Mounted as an action-romance thriller, the film draws inspiration from Mafia Queens of Mumbai by crime journalist Hussain Zaidi, known for documenting Mumbai’s underworld history. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film hit cinemas on February 13 after briefly facing legal hurdles, with a Mumbai court ultimately permitting its scheduled release.

Box Office Report: Marching Towards ₹50 Crore

After seven days in theatres, O’Romeo is steadily inching towards the ₹50 crore mark in the domestic market. On Day 7, the film collected ₹3.15 crore, taking its total India net collection to ₹47.15 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 8.14% on Thursday. Morning shows began at 5.63%, improving to 8.27% in the afternoon and 7.86% during evening shows. Night screenings saw the highest footfall at 10.80%, suggesting growing word-of-mouth traction.