In the lead-up to its theatrical debut on February 13, 2026, the romantic thriller O’Romeo has demonstrated promising performance in advance bookings, reflecting growing audience interest in this collaboration between director Vishal Bhardwaj and actor Shahid Kapoor. The film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, features a notable ensemble cast including Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal, and Aruna Irani. Certified ‘A’ by the Central Board of Film Certification on February 10, 2026, with a runtime of 2 hours, 58 minutes, and 41 seconds, O’Romeo is positioned as an action-infused romantic narrative, strategically timed just ahead of Valentine’s Day to capitalize on seasonal appeal.
Advance ticket sales for the film’s opening day have shown significant progress, with reports indicating that O’Romeo has surpassed the 60,000 tickets sold milestone across India. As of February 12, 2026, the movie has accumulated approximately Rs 1.57 crore in gross earnings from pre-sales, excluding blocked seats, through the sale of 64,369 tickets for 10,672 shows. This represents a substantial increase, including a 213% surge in bookings over the previous 24 hours, as the screen count expanded from 3,500 to 8,500. Maharashtra and Delhi have emerged as the leading circuits in terms of advance sales performance.
Industry analysts project an opening day collection in the range of Rs 5 to 6 crore, contingent on continued momentum through walk-in audiences and last-minute bookings. Historical trends for romantic thrillers suggest a potential 40-50% increase in sales starting from the evening of February 13, which could propel the film toward a double-digit opening if the positive trajectory persists. Advance bookings commenced on February 11, 2026, and have already outpaced the pre-sale figures of comparable releases, such as Mardaani 3 (Rs 1.16 crore), though it trails behind major competitors like Border 2 (Rs 12.5 crore).
On platforms like BookMyShow, interest in O’Romeo has steadily risen, with user engagement climbing from 107,000 to 113,000 in the last 24 hours as of February 11, 2026, signaling robust online buzz. Earlier tracking showed consistent growth, from 77,000 to 82,800 over a day in early February, and further to 97,400 by February 9. The film’s promotional materials, including a trailer released in January 2026, have been praised for their visual style, background score, and unique casting, contributing to the pre-release anticipation.
With limited direct competition in the romantic genre this weekend, O’Romeo appears well-positioned to attract couples and thriller enthusiasts alike. As the release date approaches, industry observers will monitor whether the advance booking trends translate into strong box office performance over the Valentine’s Day period.
