Vishal Bhardwaj‘s romantic crime thriller ‘O’ Romeo’ was released in theaters in February this year. Now, the film has made its digital debut, so those who missed watching the movie in cinemas can enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. Here is everything you need to know about the film’s digital release, story, and cast.
‘O’ Romeo’ OTT release date and streaming details
O’ Romeo, which was released in theaters on February 13, 2026, during the Valentine’s Day weekend, was made available on Amazon Prime Video on March 27 for rent. The Shahid Kapoor starrer is free to stream for all subscribers starting April 10. The theatrical run received a mixed response from critics, but the digital release offers a wider audience the chance to discover Bhardwaj’s layered storytelling at home.
What is ‘O’ Romeo’ about?
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Mumbai, ‘O’ Romeo’ blends romance, obsession, and crime in equal measure. The story follows Ustara, a young man who falls deeply, and dangerously, in love with Afsha (played by Triptii Dimri). His affection soon spirals into obsession, pulling him into the city’s violent underworld.The screenplay has been co-written by Vishal Bhardwaj and Rohan Narula and is inspired by S. Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’.
Cast and characters
Shahid Kapoor leads the film as Ustara, with Triptii Dimri playing Afsha Qureshi. The supporting cast includes Nana Patekar as DCP Ismail Khan, Avinash Tiwary as Jalaluddin Shah, Tamannaah Bhatia as Rabia, Disha Patani as Julie, and veteran actress Farida Jalal as Dadi. Hussain Dalal and Rahul Deshpande also appear in key roles.
Box office collection
According to the Sacnilk report, the movie earned Rs 72.96 crore in India net. The gross collection of the film was Rs 110.78 crore, which includes overseas earnings of Rs 24.75 crore.
