New Delhi: Shahid Kapoor is set to ignite screens with a wild, intense romance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo. The latest teaser drops him as a tattooed bad boy risking it all for Triptii Dimri, packed with action, chaos, and a shocking curse from Farida Jalal.
With a Valentine’s Day 2026 release looming, this dark love story promises Kaminey-style thrills and Bollywood’s hottest ensemble. Will Shahid’s rugged avatar and Triptii’s charm make it a box office killer? Fans are already hooked.
O Romeo teaser breakdown
The 1 minute 35 seconds teaser, named a “peek into the world of O’ Romeo,” kicks off with Shahid’s character losing his cool on a boat, yelling for “chotu” while sporting a cowboy hat, black vest, jewellery, and body tattoos that scream danger. It quickly shifts to his violent side, unleashing chaos, before softening with a longing look at Triptii Dimri. Glimpses flash Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Avinash Tiwary, all sharing quirky traits with Shahid’s role, building a quirky ensemble vibe.
Shocking dialogues
The highlight steals the show with veteran Farida Jalal, usually seen in maternal roles, delivering a raw line: “Rise in love, and you’re a Romeo. Drown in it, and you’re a c**tiya.” This out-of-nowhere curse word has fans buzzing, with one X user posting, “Farida Jalal saying ch***ya was sooooooo out of the blue. Loved it.” Another joked, “Farida Jalal comes out of the syllabus.”
Fan reactions
Shahid’s fans are thrilled, comparing the world to Kaminey vibes. One wrote, “The world reminds you of Kaminey vibes, the direction looks literally cool. Comeback ab aur bhi khatarnaak (The comeback will be killer)!!!” Excitement peaks for 2026’s lineup, as another shared, “Bollywood is peaking hard in 2026, Dhurandhar 2, O Romeo, King, Love and War, Ramayana.”
Cast and crew
Directed and written by Vishal Bharadwaj with co-writer Rohan Narula, the film stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary, plus Aruna Irani, Hussain Dalal, Resh Lamba, and Rahul Deshpande (not shown in the teaser). Producer Sajid Nadiadwala brings this action drama to theatres on February 13. It marks a reunion for Shahid and Vishal after Kaminey and Haider.