Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo Features Akshay Kumar’s Cameo? Deets Inside

O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Shahid Kapoor as the lead, has been generating quite a lot of buzz. While the teaser of the movie has made waves, moviegoers can’t wait, and every update on the film is building up the hype. While the movie has an ensemble cast including Shahid Kapoor, Farida Jalal, Triptii Dimri, and Avinash Tiwary, the buzz is that Akshay Kumar might get a cameo in the film. But is this news true? Let’s find out.

The IMDb cast of the film mentions the superstar’s name in a ‘special appearance’, and this has generated a lot of buzz. Meanwhile, some reports claimed that after Randeep Hooda’s exit from the film, Akshay stepped in as the antagonist. But now, HT cited a source saying, “Akshay is not a part of O’Romeo,

in any role.”

O’Romeo in Legal Trouble?

As per Bollywood Hungama, a legal notice has been sent to the filmmakers by the daughter of Hussain Ustara. In the notice, Hussain’s daughter, Sanober, claimed that she believes there is a wrong portrayal of her father in the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial.

As per the portal, “The letter has been addressed to producer Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and director Vishal Bhardwaj last week. It claims that O Romeo probably shows Hussain Ustara in a bad light, thereby impacting the family’s reputation. Hence, she has asked for Rs. 2 crores for the same. Along with the monetary demand, Sanober has also reportedly requested the makers to halt or cancel the film’s release until her concerns are addressed to her satisfaction.”

About O Romeo

O Romeo is Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj’s debut collaboration. The film also marks Vishal’s reunion with Shahid after over eight years. The two previously worked together on films like Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017). The film is also Triptii Dimri’s debut collaboration with Vishal and Shahid.

O Romeo is expected to be a visually stunning action thriller that combines strong drama, scenic visuals, and emotional storytelling. The film will hit theatres on February 13, 2026. The teaser reveals that O Romeo is set against the backdrop of unrequited love in a deeply emotional and turbulent narrative that explores passion, pain, and the irreversible consequences of love denied.