O’Romeo: Randeep Hooda’s role still under wraps, Triptii Dimri leaves you intrigued – do we have our Dawood Ibrahim & Sapna Didi?
O'Romeo has revealed many surprises, but Randeep Hooda's role is still kept under the wraps - is it because he is playing Dawood Ibrahim in the film?
Last Updated: 09.03 PM, Jan 10, 2026
Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo has been the trending topic of the day. Vishal Bhardwaj released the promo earlier in the day, but we noticed something. Randeep Hooda was missing from the promo. On the other hand, Triptii Dimri’s glimpse leaves you intrigued. There’s a huge hint that while Randeep could play Dawood Ibrahim, Triptii Dimri might be Sapna Didi. Here’s everything you need to know…
Is Triptii Dimri playing Sapna Didi in O’Romeo?
Before O’Romeo, Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s movie was called Arjun Ustara. It is a revenge saga, which stars Triptii as the lead actress. Since Shahid is playing the role of Hussain Ustara, one can probably imagine that Triptii would play the role of Sapna Didi. The twist here is, this is not a love saga in the usual sense. Hussain Ustara was just a henchman who Sapna Didi met and hired after Dawood Ibrahim got her husband killed. Ustara was responsible for training her with weapons so that she could carry out her revenge. That is till one day things turned sour between them, and they parted ways too. The recently released teaser leaves you with various hints that Triptii could be playing Sapna Didi. More hints about the same are expected to be out with the trailer reveal.
Is Randeep Hooda the surprise package as Dawood Ibrahim?
Knowing how big of an influence Dawood Ibrahim is, Vishal Bhardwaj might have wanted to hold out on Randeep Hooda’s character for the trailer rather than revealing him in the teaser itself. The teaser was more about introducing Shahid Kapoor as the main character. The story, nonetheless, is about Sapna Didi’s revenge on Dawood Ibrahim, with the help of Hussain Ustara. The film, like the title suggests, is a story told from Ustara’s point-of-view.
Which actors were introduced with O’Romeo teaser?
O’Romeo teaser featured Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey and Avinash Tiwary. The movie marks Shahid and Vishal Bhardwaj’s fourth collaboration after Kaminey, Haider and Rangoon.
O’Romeo is scheduled to release in theatres on February 13, 2026. The movie will clash with Bejoy Nambiar’s Tu Yaa Main featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor in the lead roles.
O'Romeo FAQs:
Q: When is Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo releasing in theatres?
A: O’Romeo is scheduled to hit the big screens on February 13, 2026. Strategically timed for the Valentine’s Day weekend, the film is being marketed as a "distinctive take on love" that diverges from traditional romantic comedies.
Q: Is O’Romeo based on a true story?
A: Yes, the makers have confirmed that O'Romeo is inspired by true events. Specifically, the narrative is reported to be a "powerful revenge romance" rooted in the historical criminal underworld of Mumbai, reportedly drawing inspiration from the life of 1990s gangster Hussain Ustara and his rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim.
Q: How many movies have Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor done together?
A: O’Romeo marks the fourth collaboration between the director and actor. Their previous projects include the critically acclaimed Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017).