O’Romeo: DYK, Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia Acted For Free In Vishal Bhardwaj’s Directorial As They Believed In The Romantic Drama

With just four days to go for its theatrical release, Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo is fast emerging as one of the most anticipated films of the year. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Disha Patani, and Tamannaah Bhatia, with Vikrant Massey making a special appearance, the film has already generated strong pre-release buzz. Adding to the excitement, director Vishal Bhardwaj revealed that both Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia chose to come on board the film without charging any fee, driven by their belief in the story and their respect for the filmmaker.

Vikrant Massey & Tamannaah Bhatia Acted For Free In O’Romeo

O’Romeo is mounted on a substantial budget of ₹75–80 crore and will need to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the box office to be declared a hit. The film ranks among the big-budget projects of Shahid Kapoor’s career and marks one of Vishal Bhardwaj’s most ambitious directorial projects to date. With its OTT and satellite television rights already sold, the film enters its theatrical release with a strong pre-release recovery in place.

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Speaking about Vikrant Massey, Vishal Bhardwaj shared that the actor had committed to O’Romeo years ago when he was still an emerging talent. Despite becoming a major star after 12th Fail, Vikrant honoured that promise when approached again, choosing to do the role free of cost. The actor told Bhardwaj that watching Maqbool inspired him to enter the film industry and changed his life forever, making this special appearance his way of paying tribute. Vikrant shot for nearly 8–9 days, delivering a powerful performance that adds significant weight to the narrative.

Vishal Bhardwaj further revealed that Tamannaah Bhatia also agreed to be part of O’Romeo without charging a single penny, despite budget constraints. Though her role is brief, it plays a crucial part in unveiling a major plot twist in the film. Tamannaah immediately said yes when approached and went on to shoot for nearly 12 days far more than initially planned also participating in workshops and rehearsals to prepare for the layered character. Her commitment and generosity, Bhardwaj noted, left a lasting impact on the film.

About O’Romeo

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, O’Romeo tells the story of Hussain Ustara. He was a fierce, emotionally complex gangster shaped by love and violence in Mumbai’s underworld. The film is based on Hussain Zaidi’s novel Mafia Queens of Mumbai. It has been scheduled for release in theatres on February 13. The cast includes Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Vikrant Massey.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.