O’Romeo: Vishal Bhardwaj’s confesses extreme love and violence in Shahid Kapoor’s film | Full note

Vishal Bhardwaj noticed how there has been one common theme in his movies throughout his movies, and that expands to O'Romeo too - can you guess it?

Shahid Kapoor in a still from O'Romeo

Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo is finally in theatres. The filmmaker has now shared a note addressed to those who wish to watch his movie on the big screen first day first show. In his note, Vishal confessed that the movies he has worked on so far have the consistent theme of vengeance, and O’Romeo is no different. Despite that, on the other end, the movie is all about love. Here’s everything he expressed in his letter…

What did Vishal Bhardwaj want to state through the note he shared ahead of O’Romeo release?

“Before the critics speak and before the box office delivers its verdict, I feel compelled to share how deeply proud I am of this film,” Vishal stated in his note. The filmmaker thanked the HODs involved with the film. He believed that they shared the love, pain and frustration. “Through this film, I have realized the immense capacity I hold for love and for violence – together,” the filmmaker mentioned, before pointing out how his body of work has been around revenge, and he understands it at the age of 60.

“There is so much hatred, violence, and injustice in society - and I often feel powerless against it. It wounds me deeply. This pent-up anguish needed release. In O'Romeo, through my protagonist, I slash throats, split skulls, and blow the brains of the monsters I cannot confront in real life,” Vishal shared, while confessing that bang opposite the emotion stands an equally intense force of love. “I am in love with this specie called human — forever torn between two extreme emotions. O'Romeo is the manifestation of these polarities,” he penned.

O’Romeo, Vishal Bhardwaj describes as –

“It is as massy as I can be. It is as artistic as I can be. It is as violent as I can be. It is as poetic as I can be.

It is as loving as I can be.

It is as vengeful as I can be.”

The filmmaker ended the note with Dr. Basheer Badr’s verse – “Subah hui, aankhein kholein, kapde badlein, pheete baandhein.. Uss sheher ke baare mein sochein, jo sheher ab aane waala hai..”

About O’Romeo

O’Romeo is Shahid and Vishal Bhardwaj’s fourth collaboration after Kaminey, Haider and Rangoon. The first two movies are still considered some of their best works.

The February 13 release stars Triptii Dimri as the female lead, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey are in key roles. The film has released alongside Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav-led Tu Yaa Main, which is a Bejoy Nambiar directorial.

O'Romeo FAQs:

Q: When will O'Romeo movie release?

A: O'Romeo released on February 13, 2026, coinciding with The Valentine's Day week.

Q: Who plays the lead in O'Romeo?

A: O'Romeo features Shahid Kapoor as Haseen Ustara with Triptii Dimri as Afsha. Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Disha Patani, and Farida Jalal appear in the ensemble.

Q: Who is the director of O'Romeo?

A. Vishal Bhardwaj, who is known for Maqbool, Kaminey, Haider and other acclaimed films is the creative vison behind O'Romeo.

Q: When will O'Romeo release on OTT?

A: O’Romeo is expected to mark its OTT debut on Prime Video. You can expect it after completing its theatrical run.

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