O Romeo’s box office run hit a speed bump on its third day. After a solid Valentine’s Day boost, the Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri starrer managed only about ₹10 crore nett on Sunday, February 15, 2026. That’s a sharp drop from day 2’s ₹14.5 crore haul. For a film that kicked up so much buzz, thanks to Vishal Bhardwaj at the helm and smart marketing, it’s proof that even the steadiest weekend plans can get derailed when India and Pakistan face off in cricket.

Day 1, Friday, started decently at ₹9.01 crore. Then Saturday exploded, Valentine’s Day, of course, shooting up to ₹14.5 crore, a jump of more than 60 percent. That romantic pitch worked, and couples packed theaters, pushing the two-day total to ₹23.51 crore nett.

But Sunday? Despite the holiday and Maha Shivratri, crowds just didn’t show up. Early booking trends were already down about 15 percent from Saturday in several regions, and by evening, it was clear: the cricket match had won. Social media buzzed with complaints about empty halls, and trade sources confirmed the obvious, young people and families stayed home to watch the game. Multiplexes took the biggest hit, with late-night shows almost deserted.

This isn’t new for Bollywood. Big cricket matches have a nasty habit of eating into box office numbers, no matter how strong a film looks on paper. Reports indicates a steep drop in footfalls as soon as the first ball was bowled. O Romeo wasn’t alone in this, other releases suffered, too.

So what’s O Romeo all about? It’s a punchy action thriller set in the dark underbelly of post-independence Mumbai, inspired by Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai. Vishal Bhardwaj brings his signature grit, and Shahid Kapoor leads a heavyweight cast, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal, the whole crew is stacked. Sajid Nadiadwala’s producing, and they didn’t skimp on the budget.

Reviews? Let’s just say they’re all over the place. Most people like the direction, performances, and the tense moments. But some have grumbled about the pacing. Valentine’s Day gave it a head start, but now the film needs real word-of-mouth if it wants to keep going strong.

So, where does that leave us after three days? With Sunday’s estimate, O Romeo’s opening weekend lands somewhere around ₹33-34 crore nett. That’s not bad for a gritty action drama, but it’s definitely below the early hype, mostly because nobody saw the India-Pakistan match coming right in the middle of the weekend. Competition’s heating up, too, with new releases like Tu Yaa Main fighting for screens. Still, O Romeo stands out thanks to its blend of action, raw emotion, and drama.

Now comes the real test: the weekdays. With no major movies dropping soon, O Romeo has a shot at steady collections, especially if audiences start spreading good word. Trade watchers will be glued to Monday and Tuesday numbers to see if the film can hold up.

O Romeo showed real promise on days 1 and 2. That Sunday dip? Blame the cricket, not the movie. As the match buzz fades and life gets back to normal, expect the film to pick up steam again. The second week is where the real battle happens.

Between its strong cast, gripping story, and clever release timing, O Romeo still has plenty of fight left at the box office. If you missed it because of the India-Pakistan showdown, don’t worry, the drama’s still playing. Watch this space for more updates as the numbers roll in and we see if Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest can go the distance.