📌 Key Points
- “O’ Romeo” Crushes Box Office, Global Collections Soar Past ₹75 Cr!
- Director Vishal Bhardwaj Dares Critics: “My Most Successful Film!”
- Gangster’s Daughter Sues, Court Backs “O’ Romeo” Release!
- Shahid’s “O’ Romeo” Overtakes ‘Deva’, Sets New Career Benchmark!
Shahid Kapoor‘s ‘O’ Romeo’ has taken Bollywood by storm, smashing box office records and heading for blockbuster status. Despite mixed reviews, this Valentine’s release, a gangster drama starring Shahid and Tripti Dimri, is a certified hit. Adding to the buzz, director Vishal Bhardwaj has sensationally slammed critics, his comments now widely circulating.
Blockbuster Beat: Romeo’s Record Collections
Shahid’s ‘O’ Romeo’ Records Collections! Director’s Sensational Comments! Blockbuster Hit! Shahid Kapoor’s ‘O’ Romeo’ has rapidly become a Bollywood sensation, creating a buzz and raking in massive collections within days of its release, heading towards blockbuster status. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film is proving its mettle at the box office. Director Vishal Bhardwaj’s confident comments on the film are also going viral, directly countering the critics. ‘O’ Romeo’, a gangster drama starring Shahid Kapoor and National Crush Tripti Dimri, was released in theaters on February 13th as a Valentine’s Day special.
Bhardwaj, a renowned Bollywood filmmaker, expressed immense pride in the film and his conviction that it will be the most successful of his career. He boldly stated, “I have something to say that will break the hearts of those who criticized this film. No matter what they think, this is going to be the most successful film of my life. I am very proud to have made this film. I am not ashamed of it at all. I am very happy. I am proud of this violence and love story that I have created.”
The film’s box office performance has been remarkable. It collected Rs. 9.01 crores on its opening day (Friday). Subsequently, it earned Rs. 14.50 crores and Rs. 3.11 crores over the first weekend. Following the weekend, collections remained steady, recording Rs. 5.10 crores, Rs. 5.90 crores, and Rs. 3.90 crores on successive days. This impressive run has brought the film’s total domestic collections in India to Rs. 49.41 crores. Globally, ‘O’ Romeo’ has amassed Rs. 75.80 crores to date. This makes it a significant success, notably surpassing the lifetime collections of Shahid Kapoor’s previous film ‘Deva,’ which stood at Rs. 55.8 crores.
Director’s Bold Defense: Critics Silenced
In ‘O’ Romeo’, Shahid Kapoor portrays a gangster named ‘Ustara’, while Tripti Dimri appears in the role of ‘Afsha Qureshi’ (Rani Sharma). The story revolves around how Ustara helps Afsha.
Before its release, ‘O’ Romeo’ faced a major controversy. Sanober Sheikh, daughter of real-life gangster Hussain Ustara, approached the Mumbai court to halt the film’s release. She objected, stating that their permission was not taken when making a film about her father and furthermore, her father was wrongly depicted as a gangster. However, the court refused to stop the film’s release, allowing it to successfully reach audiences.
It remains to be seen what kind of storm ‘O’ Romeo’ will continue to create at the box office and if this film will become a memorable one in Shahid’s career. Stay tuned for more updates.
Looking Ahead
The ‘O’ Romeo’ storm is undeniable, reshaping Shahid’s career and defying critics. Its true legacy rests with the discerning audience. This unprecedented success proves compelling content and conviction ultimately prevail. A landmark moment for Hindi cinema; watch this space closely as this saga unfolds.
