Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj recently spoke about the box office performance of his latest film O Romeo. The director shared his views in a recent interview while discussing the film’s reception.
O Romeo failed to perform at the box office and also received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences.
During the interview, Vishal Bhardwaj said that the current OTT ecosystem has changed the way films reach audiences.
According to him, some films struggle because streaming platforms prefer movies to release in theatres first before considering them for digital distribution.
He explained that this system sometimes creates difficulties for certain projects. In his words, some good films may suffer because of the existing release structure.
Soon after the interview circulated online, the comments sparked discussion on social media.
Several users criticised the statement and argued that the film’s reception was mainly due to audience response rather than distribution strategy.
A section of viewers also suggested that Vishal Bhardwaj may need to update his storytelling style to match changing audience preferences.
Some commentators pointed out that many of his films follow a similar narrative tone and casting approach.
Others also discussed the music of O Romeo, which they felt did not gain strong traction among listeners.
For context, Vishal Bhardwaj previously delivered a major success with Kaminey, released in 2009.
Since then, his films have continued to attract attention for their storytelling style, even though box office results have been mixed.
The debate around O Romeo highlights the ongoing conversation about the relationship between theatrical releases, OTT platforms, and audience expectations in today’s film industry.
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