Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo Review:The highly anticipated Bollywood action-romance O’Romeo X, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has opened in cinemas today to a wide range of reactions from audiences and social media users.
Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo Review
Released on Valentine’s Day weekend, the film marks the fourth collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. Several fans also highlighted the contributions of Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary and the film’s music and cinematography, with some even describing O’Romeo X as a blockbuster-in-the-making. The movie displays a violent criminal underworld story which draws inspiration from Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai while showing dark romantic elements.
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Just came out of the theatre. Honestly? It’s a decent watch with some genuinely good moments.#ORomeo #ShahidKapoor pic.twitter.com/hta61zadlx— king of the losers (@movielover93582) February 13, 2026
Multiple viewers on Twitter (now X) platform showed their approval of Shahid Kapoor’s performance which they considered his best work to date.
Users praised his commanding screen presence and emotional depth because they saw him dominate every scene while delivering his finest performance. Dimri who played a supporting role received acclaim for her ability to connect with Kapoor on screen which added emotional depth to their relationship.
The fans and critics of the show believe that it contains excessive promotional material.
#OromeoReview 4/5 ⭐
An intense rollercoaster of emotions!
Brilliant performance by the cast — especially the lead, who carries the film with pure fire. The storyline keeps you hooked with sharp twists and powerful emotional moments.
Yes, the climax feels slightly predictable —… pic.twitter.com/ar6hZPOBk8— 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐣 (@PrinceRajSRK) February 13, 2026
The praise that people give the work exists as divided opinions among people. A part of the audience evaluated the film which showed its screenplay and pacing problems because they found the movie to be lengthy and the storytelling to lack new and interesting elements. Some people said the story was a standard gangster movie because the actors delivered strong performances.
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2.5/5
One Word : Disappointing
A Complete Mess Second Half …. O Romeo Will Not Work At All On The Box Office …. And The Main Culprit Will be The DIRECTOR Vishal Bharadwaj ….. It was Nicely Set up By Him in First Half But It’s A… pic.twitter.com/qzw4zGMy7z
— POSITIVE FAN (@imashishsrrk) February 13, 2026
The reactions from social media platforms showed more extreme opinions because multiple users labeled O’Romeo X as an “overhyped gangster mess” while they pointed out problems with the script’s depth and its storytelling structure.
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Audience Reactions
On social feeds, reactions range from glowing four-star praise to one-star disappointment:
- “Brilliant and emotionally resonant, with superb acting and crisp visuals.”
- “Decent watch with great moments, but not groundbreaking.”
- “Weak script and poor storytelling — not worth the hype.”
Industry & Box Office Buzz
Box office projections suggest O’Romeo X could make a steady opening, especially in urban centres where genre films typically perform well. The film’s A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), granted with some edits to violent scenes, also underscored its mature nature and thematic intensity.
