The O Romeo box office has crossed the ₹51 crore mark worldwide within five days of release, even as the film faces controversy over audience ratings being disabled on BookMyShow. The Vishal Bhardwaj-directed crime thriller, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, released in cinemas on 13 February and has recorded a strong opening weekend before witnessing a weekday dip.
O Romeo Box Office Performance So Far
According to trade figures reported across multiple publications, the O Romeo box office opened solidly on Friday with collections of just over ₹5 crore. The film saw substantial growth on Saturday, collecting in excess of ₹12 crore, followed by a Sunday figure of around ₹9 crore, despite a cricket match affecting footfall in some regions.
By the end of its opening weekend, the domestic total had crossed ₹34 crore.
Monday and Tuesday Trends
The O Romeo box office experienced a sharp decline on Monday, earning approximately ₹4.75 crore. Early estimates for Tuesday suggested collections of around ₹4 crore, taking the domestic total to just over ₹42 crore by the end of Day 5.
Globally, the film has reportedly crossed ₹51 crore within five days, signalling strong overseas performance alongside its domestic run.
Industry observers note that weekday drops are typical after a front-loaded weekend, but the coming days will determine whether the film sustains momentum.
Ratings Disabled on BookMyShow
In a significant development, O Romeo has become the first Hindi film to have its audience ratings and reviews disabled on BookMyShow following a court order.
As seen in reports and screenshots published by The Telegraph and other outlets, the film’s page on the ticketing platform now displays a disclaimer stating that reviews and ratings have been disabled as per a court directive. While the audience score no longer appears, the page still shows strong user interest, with over 1.25 lakh users marking themselves as interested.
Neither the platform nor the producers have issued a detailed public explanation beyond the court reference. However, reports indicate that the move may be linked to concerns over organised negative campaigns targeting the film online.
Context Around the Decision
The development follows a similar instance in the Telugu film industry, where ratings were reportedly disabled for a film to prevent what were described as coordinated negative campaigns and malicious reviews.
The O Romeo box office performance continues to be closely tracked amid this controversy, as audience perception can significantly influence weekday collections.
About the Film
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, O Romeo is a crime thriller set in the 1990s and inspired by a chapter from author Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film centres on a contract killer who becomes entangled in a story of revenge and romance.
The cast includes Shahid Kapoor in the lead role, alongside Triptii Dimri, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal and Nana Patekar.
The film marks another collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj, generating strong pre-release buzz.
Competition at the Box Office
O Romeo released alongside Tu Yaa Main, starring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav. While Tu Yaa Main opened modestly with collections below ₹1 crore on its first day, it reportedly saw slight improvement over the weekend but remained significantly behind the O Romeo box office numbers.
Trade analysts suggest that O Romeo currently dominates the market share among new releases, though sustainability will depend on weekday hold and word of mouth.
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What Lies Ahead for O Romeo Box Office
With over ₹42 crore net domestically and more than ₹51 crore worldwide within five days, O Romeo has delivered one of Shahid Kapoor’s stronger openings in recent years.
The real test now lies in its second weekend performance. If the film manages to stabilise collections through midweek and sees another jump over the weekend, it could comfortably enter the ₹75 crore to ₹100 crore bracket in the coming weeks.
For now, the O Romeo box office remains under close industry watch, balancing strong early numbers with ongoing discussions around digital ratings and audience sentiment.
