O Romeo Day 15 Box Office Analysis: Is It Holding? Breakdown by TERRITORY

Saturday, 28 February 2026 – Mumbai. The numbers are finally in for Day 15, and O Romeo is officially playing the balancing act.

On its third Friday, the film managed to collect ₹1.1 Crore India Net, bringing its total India Net collection to ₹63.53 Crore and its India Gross to a respectable ₹75.57 Crore. It started with a bang at ₹8.5 Crore on Day 1, peaked at an impressive ₹13.1 Crore on its first Saturday, but has since seen a steady decline, surviving on the oxygen provided by select urban pockets and a massive, unexplained surge in Chennai.

This is the classic story of a film that captured the Valentine’s week vibe but is now struggling to keep the flame alive as the month ends.

The industry is currently divided.

While fans are celebrating the ₹75 Crore gross milestone, analysts are looking at the 18.52% drop from Day 14. Is O Romeo a hit? On paper, it has recovered a significant chunk, but the sustainability is the real question here. The fan wars are heating up because the

“Friday test” on the third week is usually the death knell for romantic dramas, yet O Romeo refuses to completely crash. It is holding onto its screens, but the occupancy numbers suggest that the audience is becoming highly selective about when and where they watch this tragic love story.

Is “O Romeo” Too Toxic for a Long Run?

Here is the thing about modern romances—they burn bright and fade fast.

O Romeo followed the “Dopamine Gap” strategy perfectly in its first week, exceeding expectations with a massive Saturday jump of 54.12%. But now, the reality is hitting. My observation is that the mood in the industry has shifted from “celebration” to “observation.” We are seeing a movie that is essentially a zombie at the box office; it is moving, but the soul (the massive crowd) is missing in Tier 2 cities. Why is the Hindi heartland ignoring a film that should have been a pan-India romantic staple?

Detailed Territory Breakdown and Occupancy Report

When you look at the regional data, the story becomes even more bizarre. Chennai is leading the pack with a staggering 54% overall occupancy on Day 15, despite having only 2 shows. This suggests a cult following or a very high demand in a very limited supply scenario. On the other hand, the major markets tell a different tale:

Mumbai & NCR: These two pillars are barely holding on. Mumbai saw 9.50% occupancy across 247 shows, while NCR stood at 10.00% with 333 shows.
The Night Owl Trend: Across almost every city—Pune (15%), Bengaluru (18%), Ahmedabad (16%), and Lucknow (17%)—the night shows are the strongest performers.
The Hyderabad Factor: Hyderabad recorded a solid 20.50% occupancy, fueled by a massive 35% afternoon and 37% night turnout.
The Low Zones: Kolkata and Surat are struggling significantly, with overall occupancies of 5.75% and 6.00%, respectively.

The Data Table: O Romeo’s 15-Day Journey

Day	Date	India Net (₹ Cr)	India Gross (₹ Cr)	% Change
Day 1	13/02/2026	8.5	10.03	–
Day 2	14/02/2026	13.1	15.45	+54.12%
Day 8	20/02/2026	2.65	3.12	-14.52%
Day 15	27/02/2026	1.1	1.29	-18.52%
Total	–	₹63.53 Cr	₹75.57 Cr	–

The Road Ahead: Can it Reach 100 Crores In india?

Looking forward, O Romeo needs a miracle or a massive third Saturday jump to dream of the 100 Crore club. The current trend suggests it might wrap up its lifetime run around ₹85-90 Crore Gross.

Tomorrow’s numbers (Saturday, Feb 28) will be the final verdict. If it doesn’t cross ₹2 Crore today, the curtains will start closing fast. The youth have moved on, and the “toxic love” theme might have reached its saturation point.

Do you think O Romeo’s drop on Day 15 is a sign of bad word-of-mouth, or is it just the natural end of its theatrical cycle?

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Nitesh Mishra

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