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🎬 Basic Details
Genre: Romantic Action Thriller / Crime Drama
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Lead Cast:
Shahid Kapoor
Triptii Dimri
Nana Patekar
Avinash Tiwary
Release Date: 13 February 2026 (Valentine’s weekend) (Wikipedia)
Runtime: ~178 minutes (Wikipedia)
📖 Story Overview
O'Romeo is set in post-independence Mumbai, during the rise of the city’s underworld. (Gadgets 360)
The story follows a dangerous, emotionally conflicted gangster (played by Shahid Kapoor), whose life is shaped by:
intense love
betrayal
power struggles
and violent crime networks
At its core, the film mixes:
a tragic love story
with gangster politics and revenge drama
It explores how love and obsession collide with crime, creating a dark, gritty narrative about passion and survival in a changing city.
🎭 Themes & Tone
Dark, intense, and emotional
Focus on unrequited love + violence
Inspired partly by real underworld stories (from Mafia Queens of Mumbai) (Wikipedia)
Strong mix of romance + crime + action
⭐ Performances & Reception
Shahid Kapoor received praise for a powerful, career-defining performance
Triptii Dimri was appreciated for adding emotional depth
Overall response: mixed reviews (strong acting, but uneven storytelling)
👍 Final Verdict (Overview)
O'Romeo (2026) is:
✔ A stylish, intense love story in a gangster world
✔ Strong in acting and atmosphere
❗ Slightly weak in pacing and narrative consistency
👉 Best suited for fans of:
dark Bollywood dramas
gangster films
Vishal Bhardwaj–style storytelling
