Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s romantic action thriller O Romeo collected Rs 75 lakh on its third Friday (Day 22), taking its overall domestic tally to Rs. 54.75 crore nett at the Indian box office. The film witnessed a steep 60 percent drop from the previous Friday, indicating continued audience apathy during weekdays and mid-week periods.
O Romeo Box Office Performance and Collections
The collection on 3rd Friday reflected approximately a 15 percent drop from the previous day (Thursday), demonstrating sluggish weekday performance. Trade analysts noted that the film should have remained flat at minimum if it couldn’t post a spike, but instead registered consistent declines, signaling waning audience interest despite stellar cast and prestigious banner backing.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Film Title | O Romeo |
| Director | Vishal Bharadwaj |
| Lead Cast | Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri |
| Supporting Cast | Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani |
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 |
| 3rd Friday Collection | Rs. 75 lakh |
| 22-Day Total | Rs. 54.75 crore nett |
| Drop from 2nd Friday | 60 percent |
| Overall Drop Trend | Consistent decline across weekdays |
| Producer | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment |
| Genre | Romantic action thriller |
| Estimated Budget | Rs. 100-120 crore |
| Estimated Breakeven | Rs. 100+ crore nett required |
Weekly Collections and Trend Analysis
| Week | Collection | Drop | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rs. 47.1 crore | Baseline | Opening week decent |
| Week 2 | Rs. 12 crore approx | 70% drop | Poor second week |
| Week 3 (Till Day 22) | Under Rs. 8 crore | Further decline | Struggling in third week |
| Overall Trend | Declining consistently | N/A | Downward trajectory |
Opening Weekend and Early Collections
O Romeo opened with Rs. 8.5 crore on its opening day, which increased to Rs. 12.65 crore on Day 2 (Valentine’s Day advantage), before dropping to Rs. 9 crore on Day 3. The first week cumulative collection stood at Rs. 47.1 crore nett, a respectable opening that suggested strong initial audience interest.
However, the second week proved disappointing, with the film collecting just Rs. 12 crore across seven days, reflecting a 70 percent drop from the opening week. This significant decline indicated mixed critical reception and audience word-of-mouth despite Shahid Kapoor’s box-office pulling power.
Critical and Commercial Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, significantly impacting its theatrical leg. While Vishal Bharadwaj’s direction and the lead actors’ performances garnered appreciation, the film failed to generate the anticipated momentum expected from a Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment production featuring two prominent stars.
Based on current earnings trajectory and estimated budget of Rs. 100-120 crore, the film is headed toward an average or flop classification at the box office. Even with the nett collection of Rs. 54.75 crore after 22 days, the film would require Rs. 45-65 crore additional to recover its investment, an unlikely scenario given consistent decline patterns.
Worldwide Performance and International Markets
O Romeo crossed the Rs. 110 crore mark at the worldwide box office, with approximately Rs. 24 crore gross earnings from overseas markets.
However, the bulk of earnings come from international box office rather than strong domestic performance, suggesting better reception in diaspora markets compared to Indian audiences.
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