Movie Name: O’Romeo
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Vikrant Massey, and others
Director: Vishal Bharadwaj
Produced By: Sajid Nadiadwala
Release Date: 13th February 2026
O’Romeo is the latest romantic action thriller film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Shahid Kapoor, Tripti Dimrii, and many others in crucial roles. The film’s trailer hinted at an intense film, and let us find out how it has been shaped in the following review.
Story:
Set against the backdrop of 1995 Mumbai, the story follows Ustara (Shahid Kapoor), a contract killer who takes a supari from Police Inspector Khan (Nana Patekar) and eliminates criminals. During this time, Afshan (Triptii Dimri) approaches Ustara with a request to kill four men. She claims that Jalal (Avinash Tiwary), one of the targets, played a key role in her husband’s murder.
Though Ustara initially refuses to kill Jalal, he is moved by the intensity of Afshan’s pain and eventually agrees to help her. The film then moves forward, exploring the journey of Ustara and Afshan, while also touching upon the past connection between Ustara and Jalal.
Performances:
Shahid Kapoor gives a heartfelt performance, clearly standing out as the finest in the O’ Romeo cast. Triptii Dimri impresses with her performance and has excellent chemistry with Shahid. Avinash Tiwary and Nana Patekar remain underutilized, whereas Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey are okay.
Analysis:
Renowned filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj attempts to set a detailed screenplay filled with multiple characters in O’Romeo. However, in trying to include too much, the film becomes unnecessarily lengthy.
The opening sequence itself sets the tone. Shahid Kapoor’s introduction fight, which uses the iconic song Dhak Dhak from the film Beta, runs for nearly five minutes. This sequence hints at how the three-hour-long film unfolds, slow and stretched.
The film fails to gain real momentum until Triptii Dimri’s backstory is revealed, and even then, it struggles to maintain the impact. The interval block and the villain’s introduction are just passable.
In the second half, Ustara’s sudden romantic feelings for Afshan feel forced and unconvincing. He is portrayed as someone who just has sexual connection with women, so his deep emotional shift lacks proper justification. Similarly, the strategies devised against the villain, including the plans by Nana Patekar’s character to eliminate him and his gang, do not feel powerful or convincing.
Only in the last half hour does O’Romeo finally pick up pace, delivering an engaging twist followed by well-executed action sequences.
Positives:
- Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimrii’s Performances
- Some Intense Dialogues
- Pre-Climax and Climax
Negatives:
- Dragged Screenplay
- Characters Lack Required Depth
- Stretched Scenes
- Too Many Songs
O’Romeo Review and Verdict:
Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo is a revenge drama blended with a love story that has a promising premise and a strong climax. But apart from its final moments, the film feels overstretched, with a dull screenplay and weakly developed characters.
