Romeo Holds Steady in First Week but Falls Short of ₹50 Crore Mark

The first week of theatrical business for O Romeo has settled into a modest rhythm rather than a surge. Mixed audience reactions have not halted ticket sales entirely, yet the numbers show a film moving forward cautiously rather than building pace.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and headlined by Shahid Kapoor alongside Triptii Dimri, the romantic action thriller added ₹3.15 crore to its India net collection on Thursday, February 19. The figure represents a 13.70 per cent drop from Wednesday’s ₹3.65 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

After seven days in theatres, the domestic total stands at ₹47.15 crore, leaving the film just short of the ₹50 crore milestone by the end of its opening week.

Producers Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, led by Sajid Nadiadwala, reported a worldwide gross of ₹75.80 crore so far. With a reported budget of ₹125 crore, the current trajectory suggests the film still has considerable ground to cover to reach its break-even point.

The weekday performance offered a relative comfort for Kapoor when viewed against some of his recent releases. On the comparable first Thursday, Deva earned ₹1.85 crore, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya collected ₹3 crore, and Jersey brought in ₹1.1 crore.

The comparison changes when measured against his earlier hit Kabir Singh, which had taken ₹13.61 crore on the same day of its run.

Theatre occupancy data reflected the restrained pace. Overall Hindi occupancy stood at 8.14 per cent on Thursday. Morning shows opened at 5.63 per cent, rising slightly to 8.27 per cent in the afternoon. Evening attendance dipped to 7.86 per cent before night screenings reached 10.80 per cent.

The numbers suggest a film maintaining a presence rather than expanding it. Weekday collections have remained consistent but without visible growth, leaving the coming days crucial for whether the run stabilises or gradually tapers.

For now, the first week closes with steady but limited momentum, a performance that neither collapses nor accelerates, and the market will watch closely to see how audiences respond beyond the initial curiosity window.