The makers of O’Romeo unveiled the much-anticipated trailer on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, igniting instant buzz across social media and industry circles. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, the action-romance thriller reunites him with Shahid Kapoor for their fourth collaboration after Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon. With a powerful cast and Bhardwaj’s signature dark storytelling, O’Romeo is already being positioned as one of 2026’s biggest theatrical releases.
The trailer offers a stylised, high-octane glimpse into a brutal underworld ruled by rage, loyalty, and forbidden love. Shahid Kapoor steps into the role of Ustara, a feared gangster inspired by real-life underworld figure Hussain Ustara, notorious for his uncontrollable temper and violent reputation. The visuals present Shahid in an intense new avatar, blending raw aggression with emotional vulnerability.
Triptii Dimri plays Afsha, the woman who becomes both Ustara’s emotional refuge and his greatest weakness. Their passionate love story sits at the heart of the narrative, unfolding amid gunfire, bloodshed, and betrayal. The trailer hints at romance that borders on obsession — a relationship capable of both healing and destruction.
Nana Patekar portrays a relentless police officer determined to bring Ustara down, setting up a fierce cat-and-mouse chase between law and lawlessness. Veteran actress Farida Jalal appears as Ustara’s grandmother, warning him about Afsha and foreshadowing tragic consequences. The ensemble cast also features Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, and Tamannaah Bhatia in pivotal roles, adding further depth to the film’s layered narrative.
Packed with hard-hitting dialogues, haunting background music, and hyper-stylised action sequences, the trailer bears Vishal Bhardwaj’s unmistakable cinematic stamp. The film’s screenplay is co-written by Bhardwaj and Rohan Narula, while its story is adapted from crime journalist Hussain Zaidi’s bestselling non-fiction book Mafia Queens of Mumbai (2011), lending the project gritty real-world roots.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, O’Romeo promises a heady mix of crime, romance, and psychological intensity. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release on February 13, 2026 — strategically timed for Valentine’s Day weekend.
With Shahid Kapoor’s ferocious transformation, Vishal Bhardwaj’s bold vision, and a trailer that teases violence wrapped in poetry, O’Romeo is shaping up to be an explosive cinematic event audiences won’t want to miss.
