O’ Romeo has established itself firmly at the box office, and the romance between Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has already achieved a worldwide gross of over ₹150 crores just a few days after its release. The film is one of the most successful romantic film releases of 2026.
The film is said to be an emotionally charged romantic film that also contains elements of modern romance. The film contains elements of love, heartbreak, and suspense that have captured the hearts of the audience.
The film’s opening weekend: building momentum
The film released on a strong note and collected around ₹18-₹19 crores on the first day. The film’s weekend also witnessed a rise in collection. The film’s strong opening and the audience’s response to the film’s trailer and music album have contributed to the film’s success. The film’s romantic tracks have been trending on social media platforms and have helped attract the audience to the film. The film’s weekend collection also witnessed a rise and helped it reach a collection of over ₹65 crores by the end of the weekend.
Weekday Stability Keeps the Buzz Alive
While most films struggle with stability after the weekend buzz dies down, O’ Romeo has managed to buck the trend by maintaining good numbers on weekdays. The Monday and Tuesday numbers have taken the usual dip but have remained good enough to sustain the momentum of the film.
Early Estimates
India Net (5 Days): ₹89-90 Cr
Worldwide Gross: ₹150 Cr+
If the trend continues, the film is likely to cross ₹100 Cr in India in the first week, which is no easy feat for a romantic drama in the current era of action-oriented films.
Overseas Support Lifts the Worldwide Gross
The international markets have played an integral role in the film crossing the ₹150 Cr mark in the worldwide gross. The film has had good numbers in the following markets:
- UAE and the Gulf
- United Kingdom
- North America
- Australia
Shahid Kapoor’s international fan base and Triptii Dimri’s rising popularity have played an important role in the high footfalls in the international markets. The diaspora audience seems to have connected with the emotional journey and the high production values of the film.
What’s Working in Favour of the Film?
A combination of factors is working in favor of the film’s box office run:
- Star Power: Shahid Kapoor is still a draw for many fans, ensuring the film has a good opening.
- Triptii Dimri’s Rising Stardom: The actress has been on a roll with her recent films and is now a bankable star for the younger audience.
- Music and Marketing: The music of the film has created huge pre-release hype.
- Lack of Competition: The lack of any other major release alongside the film has ensured that the numbers have remained decent.
- Emotional Connect: The romantic theme of the film seems to have worked in its favor as fans of the genre are craving more of such content.
Box Office Outlook
As the weekend is approaching, the box office outlook is positive for the film, and with the chances of the film sustaining good growth over the weekend, here is what the numbers could look like:
- India Net: ₹130-140 Cr
- Worldwide Gross: ₹200 Cr+
As the weekend is approaching, the long-term outlook will depend on the interest in the film and the word of mouth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Industry Impact
As the Indian film industry is witnessing the release of action films and thrillers in large numbers, the success of O’ Romeo is a great sign for the romantic genre of films, and the success could encourage more filmmakers to invest in romantic entertainers with bigger budgets.
For Shahid Kapoor, the film is one more feather in the hat, but for Triptii Dimri, the film is further evidence of her status as one of the brightest talents in the Bollywood industry.
As the box office run of the film is in full swing, we will have to see what the weekend numbers have in store for the film. For more LIVE updates, stay tuned with us.
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