Why O Romeo Buzz Not Picking Up? Dull BO Trending

The teaser of O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, was released recently. However, it failed to generate strong buzz among audiences and trade circles.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the romance thriller features a large ensemble cast. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, Vikrant Massey, and Farida Jalal.

The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It is adapted from Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi.

The teaser was expected to build strong awareness ahead of the release. Instead, the response has been underwhelming, raising concerns about the film’s promotional strategy.

Several viewers criticised the character arcs shown in the teaser. Many felt they appeared shallow and compared Shahid Kapoor’s role to his performance in Kabir Singh, calling it another “toxic male” portrayal.

Even the songs released as part of the film’s promotion have failed to connect with audiences. This has further reduced anticipation for the theatrical release.

Trade analysts are now questioning the film’s box office prospects. They believe the dull promotional trend could impact its opening performance.

O Romeo is scheduled for release on February 13, 2026. The film benefits from the Valentine’s Day weekend window, which could help if word of mouth turns positive.

Meanwhile, social media users have criticised Nadiadwala Productions. Some claimed the adaptation did not do justice to the book and said this pattern is common with Nadiadwala projects.

Despite the criticism, fans continue to show support for the film. They remain hopeful that O Romeo will perform well at the box office after its release.