Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo has won everyone’s hearts. The makers dropped a teaser and it only increased the excitement level. Ahead of the release, a report has come in that Randeep Hooda exited Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming
film, and the news has taken many by surprise. According to recent reports, the actor backed out of the project just days before the film was scheduled to go on floors.
As reported, Randeep was likely to play the villain role in O’Romeo. But he quit due to personal reasons. Times Now has quoted Mid-day source, “”Randeep had begun preliminary prep for the role. Unfortunately, a personal crisis emerged right before he was to shoot his portions. This was around the time of Jaat’s [2025] release last April; he was navigating important developments in his personal life and Lin’s [Laishram, his wife] health. Understandably, giving time to his personal commitments took precedence.”
“The production couldn’t afford a major delay. Avinash fit the brief, and was available to step into the role at a short notice,” the source added.
Shahid Kapoor’s Blood-Soaked, Tattooed Look Signals Vishal Bhardwaj’s Darkest Film Yet
The first poster of O Romeo has dropped, and it announces itself with unmissable intensity. Shared by filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Instagram, the poster presents Shahid Kapoor in a blood-smeared, feral avatar that immediately signals violence, emotional chaos, and psychological unrest. With the tease “O Romeo ki khushboo udegi iss Valentine’s,” the film positions itself as anything but a conventional Valentine’s release. Slated to hit theatres on February 13, 2026, the film is already being described by insiders as one of the boldest and most emotionally volatile projects of both Shahid and Vishal’s careers.
Is O Romeo Based On Real-Life Gangster Figures?
Several netizens were quick to connect the dots. One X (formerly Twitter) user speculated that Shahid Kapoor could be portraying Hussain Ustara, a known rival of Dawood Ibrahim, while Triptii Dimri might be playing Sapna Didi — a woman whose husband was allegedly killed by Dawood, pushing her toward a path of vengeance.
Release Date And Box Office Clash
O Romeo is scheduled to hit theatres on February 13, 2026. The film is set to face direct box-office competition from Tu Ya Main, starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor.
Whether O Romeo is directly inspired by specific real-life figures or merely draws from the broader underworld milieu remains to be seen. For now, the teaser has done exactly what it was meant to do — spark intrigue, debate, and sky-high anticipation.
