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Shahid Kapoor's Dark Romeo Revealed in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo' First Look

The first look poster for Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo' showcases Shahid Kapoor in a dark, menacing, and blood-smeared avatar as Romeo. The actor shared the intense poster on social media, teasing a major revelation about the film. This project marks the fourth collaboration between the acclaimed director-actor duo, following films like 'Haider' and 'Kaminey'. Presented by Sajid Nadiadwala and also starring Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar, the film is scheduled for release on February 13, 2026.

Key Points: Shahid Kapoor's Intense First Look in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo'

  • First look reveals a bloody, intense Shahid Kapoor
  • Marks fourth collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj
  • Film also stars Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar
  • Presented by producer Sajid Nadiadwala
  • Set for Valentine's Week release on Feb 13, 2026
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Shahid Kapoor turns dark, menacing in first look from Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo'

First poster reveals Shahid Kapoor's bloody, menacing Romeo in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo', co-starring Triptii Dimri. Releasing Valentine's 2026.

Shahid Kapoor turns dark, menacing in first look from Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O Romeo'
"Romeo O Romeo where art thou O'ROMEO! - Shahid Kapoor"

Mumbai, January 9

The much-awaited first look from the iconic filmmaker-actor duo Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor is finally out, offering fans a glimpse into the world of 'O'Romeo'.

On Friday, the makers dropped the first look of Shahid Kapoor as Romeo from the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial.

The poster portrays the actor in a brutally intense character, his expressions breaking into a wild, maniacal grin, smeared with blood and cuts. Shahid's rugged look, tattooed arms, and an open-neck shirt with chains and a heavy belt give him a raw presence.

Also, the red background and aggressive posture together bring to the fore a mysterious, rebellious aura. "Romeo O Romeo where art thou O'ROMEO!" Shahid wrote along with the poster on Instagram.

He also teased a major revelation from the film on Saturday, January 10.

'O Romeo' marks a fourth collaboration between Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor, who have previously worked together in films like 'Kaminey', 'Haider', and 'Rangoon'.

Earlier, the makers announced the film's title and release date, along with a new poster.

"Aa raha hai... #ORomeo.. this Valentine's Day..Presented by #SajidNadiadwala @shahidkapoor @tripti_dimri @iamnanapatekar @manujmittra @nadiadwalagrandson @wardakhannadiadwala," wrote Vishal Bhardwaj in the caption.

In August last year, Shahid Kapoor shared a picture from the sets of their upcoming film with director Vishal Bhardwaj on his Instagram handle. The black and white photo shows the two of them having a discussion about something on the film's set. Speaking about the film, Shahid revealed that the yet-to-be-titled project gave him a chance to explore a "madly different character."

Presented by the visionary Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film also stars Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar. Produced under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, O'Romeo is set to hit theatres around Valentine's Week on February 13, 2026.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The look is powerful, no doubt. But releasing a dark, bloody film on Valentine's Week? That's an interesting choice by the makers. Hope the story justifies this grim avatar.
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Aman W
Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar in the cast too? This is shaping up to be a solid project. Vishal Bhardwaj knows how to extract career-best performances. Shahid looks completely transformed, yaar.
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Sarah B
As someone who loved Shakespeare adaptations, I'm intrigued. The poster gives major Macbeth/Haider vibes rather than Romeo & Juliet. Wonder how they've reinterpreted the classic tale for Indian audiences.
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Vikram M
The production house is Nadiadwala Grandson, so the scale will be huge. But I hope the focus remains on the gritty storytelling Vishal Bhardwaj is known for, and not just style. Fingers crossed!
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Kavya N
Shahid's dedication to his roles is always impressive. From Kabir Singh to this, he's not afraid to go all in. The 'madly different character' he mentioned has me very curious! 🤔

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