O Romeo Day 12 Box Office: Early Estimates Put Collection at ₹1.35 Cr

Vishal Bhardwaj's romantic drama O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, continues its disappointing run at the box office, with early estimates suggesting a collection of around ₹1.35 crore net India on its twelfth day, Monday, February 24, 2026. This brings the film's total net India collection to an estimated ₹62.80 crore.

Released on February 13, 2026, O Romeo had a slow start, garnering an opening day collection of ₹7.50 crore. While Valentine's Day provided a notable boost, pushing Day 2 to an estimated ₹11.50 crore, the momentum was short-lived. The first weekend closed with Day 3 seeing a slight dip to ₹8.50 crore. The film then experienced significant drops during the weekdays of its first week, collecting ₹4.35 crore on Day 4 and Day 5 each, followed by ₹3.00 crore on Day 6 and a further decline to ₹2.50 crore on Day 7, ending Week 1 with a total of ₹41.70 crore.

The second week brought no respite. Day 8 saw collections dip to ₹1.75 crore, though Day 9 and Day 10 managed a slight rebound to ₹2.85 crore and ₹3.00 crore respectively, indicating a marginal pick-up over the second weekend. However, Day 11 (Monday) plunged to ₹1.15 crore, signaling a normal weekday pattern of decline, which continued into Day 12 with today's estimated ₹1.35 crore. The total for Week 2 is projected to be around ₹10.10 crore as of its current run, which is significantly lower than its already weak opening week.

For our readers, it's important to understand the distinction between Net India and Gross India collections. Net India collection is the figure after entertainment tax deductions, representing the distributor's share. Gross India, on the other hand, is the total ticket sales amount before any taxes are deducted. While the film's total Net India collection stands at an estimated ₹62.80 crore, the corresponding Gross India figure for the overall run is not yet verified or officially provided by the producers.

With a substantial budget of ₹100.00 crore, O Romeo's current estimated net India collection of ₹62.80 crore paints a grim picture. The film has only managed to recover approximately 63% of its production budget from India theatrical revenue, as indicated by its ROI vs Budget figure of 63%. This performance firmly places the film in the 'Flop' category, a verdict that was already clear even before the end of its second week.

The underperformance of O Romeo is particularly striking given the pedigree involved. A collaboration between acclaimed director Vishal Bhardwaj and star Shahid Kapoor typically carries higher expectations, especially in a romantic drama genre. Historically, their ventures have often been met with critical appreciation and, at times, strong box office results. However, O Romeo has failed to resonate with audiences, struggling to attract footfalls despite the star power. This starkly contrasts with other romantic dramas that have found favour with the Indian audience, and similar big-budget productions that managed to cross the 100-crore mark. The film's inability to generate positive word-of-mouth post-opening day severely hampered its prospects.

The film's theatrical failure will undoubtedly have an impact on its non-theatrical revenue streams. While a star like Shahid Kapoor and a director of Vishal Bhardwaj's stature can still command decent prices for OTT and satellite rights, the film's poor box office run will likely diminish their value. Buyers will factor in the lack of audience engagement, potentially leading to lower acquisition costs than initially anticipated had the film been a theatrical success.

Given the current declining trend, O Romeo is unlikely to add significantly to its total. Our early projections indicate that the film will struggle to cross the ₹65-67 crore net India mark as its final lifetime collection. The film's journey at the box office is nearing its end, leaving behind a trail of missed opportunities and a verdict of considerable financial disappointment.

As the curtains begin to draw on O Romeo's theatrical run, the industry will be keenly observing what lessons are drawn from this high-profile underperformer, especially concerning audience preferences for romantic dramas in the current cinematic landscape.