O’ Romeo

O’ Romeo — Release Date: February 13, 2026. Directed and written by Vishal Bhardwaj, the Hindi-language action thriller stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, and Avinash Tiwary. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film draws inspiration from Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi.

Set against the overlapping worlds of crime, power, and forbidden love, O’ Romeo unfolds within a volatile underbelly shaped by loyalty, betrayal, and ambition. At the center is Ustara, a man whose rise through a ruthless criminal ecosystem places him at odds with rival factions and his own moral boundaries. His journey is shaped by violent hierarchies, fragile alliances, and emotional entanglements that threaten to dismantle everything he builds.

The narrative explores how love survives — or collapses — within spaces governed by fear and dominance. Afsha emerges as a pivotal emotional force, while figures like Ismail Khan and Jalal represent entrenched systems of authority that resist change. As personal relationships intersect with criminal power structures, the film examines the cost of obsession, loyalty, and survival in a world where sentiment is often weaponized.

Visually, O’ Romeo blends international and Indian locations, with principal photography shot across Spain and Mumbai, lending the film a heightened, expansive aesthetic. Bhardwaj’s direction emphasizes atmosphere and psychological tension, balancing stylized action with intimate character moments. The tone aligns with noir-inflected thrillers, grounded in realism yet elevated through cinematic texture.

Music plays a defining role in the film’s emotional landscape. Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar, the soundtrack underscores the film’s themes of longing and fatal attraction. The songs function not merely as interludes but as narrative extensions of the characters’ inner conflicts.

O’ Romeo positions itself as a Valentine’s Day release with an edge — a story where romance and violence coexist, and where love is inseparable from consequence.