Shahid Kapoor’s latest film O Romeo continues its strong run at the box office, crossing the ₹70 crore mark worldwide. Amid the film’s success, the actor recently responded warmly to appreciation from Hrithik Roshan, who praised his performance in the romantic revenge drama.

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Shahid Kapoor’s Heartfelt Reply

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shahid expressed gratitude for Hrithik’s kind words and revealed how the superstar had inspired him early in his career.

“Brother, saw you debut like a boss when I was still in college and you hit me like lightning. Been loving you since your first. This feels special. Big love, so happy you enjoyed the film,” Shahid wrote.

The exchange quickly caught the attention of fans, who appreciated the mutual respect between the two actors.

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Hrithik Roshan Applauds ‘O’ Romeo’

Earlier, Hrithik had shared his review of the film on social media, praising Shahid’s command over the genre.

“The quirkiness of #ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun. @shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in theatres,” he posted, also highlighting the film’s action sequences.

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Director Vishal Bhardwaj’s Confidence

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has also expressed strong confidence in the film’s performance. In a recent interview, he described O Romeo as one of the most successful projects of his career and said he is proud of the film’s intense love-and-violence narrative despite mixed critical responses.

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About the Film

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, O Romeo stars Shahid Kapoor opposite Triptii Dimri. The ensemble cast includes Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey.

The film, reportedly inspired by author Hussain Zaidi’s work on Mumbai’s underworld, released in theatres on February 13, 2026.