O’Romeo Trailer Launch Signals a Dark, Ambitious Film
The trailer of O’Romeo was unveiled in Mumbai this week, offering the first official glimpse into director Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming crime romance. Headlined by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 13, 2026, aligning with Valentine’s Week.
The launch event brought together the principal cast and crew, with Bhardwaj and producer Sajid Nadiadwala addressing the media about the film’s long development journey and creative scale.
Vishal Bhardwaj on the Film’s Long Road to the Screen
Speaking at the event, Bhardwaj described O’Romeo as a project that evolved over several years. He acknowledged that the film demanded a scale and ambition that initially felt daunting, particularly given its expansive production requirements.
Bhardwaj credited Nadiadwala for backing the vision without compromise, noting that the producer encouraged the team to think big rather than limit the story to cost-saving choices. According to the filmmaker, that commitment allowed the film’s visual language and narrative intensity to grow organically.
Shahid Kapoor’s Role as a Volatile Gangster
In O’Romeo, Shahid Kapoor plays Ustara, a feared and unpredictable gangster operating within Mumbai’s criminal underworld. The trailer presents the character as violent, impulsive and emotionally conflicted, marking another dark transformation for the actor under Bhardwaj’s direction.
This film marks the fourth collaboration between Kapoor and Bhardwaj, following Kaminey, Haider and Rangoon. The pairing is widely regarded as one of the most actor-driven director collaborations in contemporary Hindi cinema.
Triptii Dimri Anchors the Emotional Core
Triptii Dimri appears as Afsha, a woman who initially approaches Ustara with a transactional motive but becomes deeply entangled in his world. As the story unfolds, the relationship shifts from calculated distance to emotional dependence.
The trailer positions Dimri as the film’s emotional anchor, balancing the brutality of the criminal setting with moments of vulnerability and restraint.
Ensemble Cast and Narrative Influences
The supporting cast includes Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani and Tamannaah Bhatia in key roles.
Patekar portrays a seasoned police officer pursuing Ustara, adding moral tension to the narrative. The film draws inspiration from real-world crime reportage and literary accounts of Mumbai’s underworld, giving the story a grounded yet stylised tone.
Trailer Highlights Bhardwaj’s Signature Style
The trailer leans heavily into Bhardwaj’s trademark elements: sharp dialogue, brooding music and hyper-stylised violence. Set against gritty urban landscapes, O’Romeo blends romance and crime with a visceral edge.
Early reactions suggest the film aims to deliver an intense cinematic experience rather than a conventional love story, positioning it firmly within Bhardwaj’s darker filmography.
February 2026 Release Locked
O’Romeo is slated to release in cinemas on February 13, 2026. With its high-profile cast, established director-actor partnership and ambitious scope, the film is expected to be one of the major Hindi releases of the year.
