The wait for Shahid Kapoor fans is almost over as his latest collaboration with director Vishal Bhardwaj, the gritty crime romance ‘O Romeo’, prepares for its digital debut. Following its theatrical release on February 13, 2026, the film is set to follow a strategic multi-tier OTT rollout on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can begin renting the period drama starting March 27, 2026, via the platform’s Store, with a wider release for all Prime subscribers expected to follow in the second week of April. Based on Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the film reunites the Haider duo for a journey through the 1990s Mumbai underworld,
‘O Romeo’ rental starts March 27
Starting March 27, ‘O Romeo’ becomes available to rent on Prime Video. Viewers can access it via pay-per-view during this early period, prior to its addition to the standard streaming catalog. This approach is increasingly popular for high-profile movies with solid box-office momentum and fan excitement. Post-rental, the film should shift to full streaming for subscribers around April 2026. Though the platform hasn’t set a firm date, various trade sources point to the second week of April as the probable slot for its broad OTT debut.
‘O Romeo’s gripping plot
Directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘O Romeo’ mixes crime, love, and feelings into an exciting story. It shows a tough gangster whose life changes when he finds a love that makes him lose control and reveal his weak side. This leads to a wild mix of passion and fights that starts a big gang war, putting his crime world at risk.
‘O Romeo’ stellar cast
‘O Romeo’ features a stellar cast lineup with Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Hussain Dalal, Tamannaah, Disha Patani, and Vikrant Massey, all bringing richness to the film’s emotional and storytelling layers.
