O Romeo Overseas Takeover: The Powerhouse Studio Behind O Romeo’s 100 Crore Worldwide Explosion!
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Mumbai: The roar of the underworld has officially crossed borders, and Shahid Kapoor is laughing all the way to the international bank.
As of today, Vishal Bhardwaj’s gritty masterpiece, O Romeo, has not only defied mixed domestic reviews but has successfully pierced through the prestigious 100 crore gross mark at the global box office.
While the local Indian market continues its slow and steady crawl, the real story is brewing in the West, where a strategic distribution partnership has turned this A-rated revenge saga into a massive overseas success story. We’ve got the inside scoop on exactly which powerhouse studios secured the rights for the US and UK markets, fueling Shahid’s second-ever global century.
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Why does this news matter?
In an industry where “mass appeal” is usually the only currency, O Romeo proves that high-concept, violent noir can actually dominate the overseas territory if handled by the right players. This deal wasn’t just about selling a movie; it was a high-stakes bet on the combined brand power of Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. For the fans, this is the ultimate “I told you so” against critics who panned the film’s slow pace. For the trade, it’s a lesson in how overseas rights are no longer just a “bonus” but the actual backbone of a film’s recovery.
Now, here is my hot take: Is the Indian box office becoming secondary for stars like Shahid Kapoor? Think about it. O Romeo started on a lukewarm note in India, but it’s the NRIs in Ilford and New Jersey who are keeping the lights on at Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It makes you wonder—if a film can hit 100 crore worldwide while struggling to reach breakeven at home, are we seeing the birth of a “Global-First” strategy for Bollywood’s elite? Or are we just masking a domestic disappointment with a shiny international sticker?
According to a distribution list accessed by BoxOfficeWala, the international theatrical rights were locked in by a strategic alliance between Marudhar Entertainment and Funasia Films for global markets, while Bakrania Media specifically spearheads the charge in the United Kingdom. The numbers are hard to ignore. In just 13 days, the film has amassed a staggering 23.50 crore from the overseas run alone.
The evidence of this distribution power is visible in the UK charts. Bakrania Media’s release strategy propelled O Romeo to become the only South Asian title to break into the UK Top 15 during its opening window, raking in over £116,000 in its first weekend. While domestic collections in India hover around the 60 crore net mark, the gross worldwide total stands at 106.83 crore as of Thursday evening. This overseas push has officially made O Romeo the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 so far, trailing only behind major blockbusters.
The film, based on Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, features a heavy-hitting ensemble including Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, and Avinash Tiwary. Despite a legal battle in the Mumbai Sessions Court where the daughter of gangster Hussain Ustara tried to stall the release, the makers successfully navigated the theatrical window on February 13. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Vishal Bhardwaj have clearly played their cards right by choosing international partners who understand the niche “Bhardwaj aesthetic”.
Looking ahead, the road for O Romeo is about to get a lot narrower. With The Kerala Story 2 entering the box office battlefield tomorrow, screen counts are expected to drop across India. However, the international saturation is yet to be reached. With its current momentum, O Romeo is just 27 crore away from beating Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to enter Shahid Kapoor’s top 3 highest-grossers globally. Whether it reaches that milestone or not, the message is clear: the global audience has spoken, and they love Shahid’s “Ustara” avatar.
O Romeo is proof that while critics might look at a script, the audience looks at a “vibe.” This is fantastic news for Shahid Kapoor because it gives him a safety net outside of the fickle Indian market. The choice of Bakrania Media and Funasia was a masterstroke; they marketed this as a stylish thriller rather than just another Bollywood movie.
Is it a flop in India?
Maybe on paper. Is it a global win for the brand? Absolutely. Shahid is officially a global commodity now, and that’s a win for experimental cinema.
My Take
Original Source: Confirmed by distribution reports from Marudhar Entertainment and UK box office data reported by BizAsiaLive.
Question For You: Do you think overseas success is enough to call a film a “Hit” if it fails to recover its budget in India? Let me know in the comments!
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