Triptii Dimri’s latest cinematic outing, O’Romeo, has officially cemented her status as a box-office powerhouse in the high-stakes landscape of 2026, as the film’s Day 6 collection marks a defining milestone in her meteoric rise from an indie darling to a commercial juggernaut. Directed by the maestro Vishal Bhardwaj and featuring a darkly intense Shahid Kapoor,
this romantic-revenge thriller—loosely based on a haunting chapter from Hussain S. Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai—has navigated typical weekday fatigue to emerge as Triptii’s third highest-grossing film as a leading lady. By the end of its sixth day on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the film raked in a solid ₹3.50 to ₹3.90 crore net in India, effectively pushing its domestic total to a formidable ₹49.41 crore.
This steady midweek performance is the primary reason why trade analysts and fans alike are celebrating with the “half-century loading” tag; the film is virtually certain to breach the ₹50 crore mark by the close of its first week on Thursday.
In achieving this, O’Romeo has already leapfrogged over Triptii’s previous solo-led hits, including the nostalgic Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which concluded its lifetime run at ₹44.48 crore, and the romantic drama Dhadak 2, which stayed at ₹24.24 crore.
Currently, Triptii’s career leaderboard sees O’Romeo sitting in a prestigious third spot, trailing only the monstrous ₹281.56 crore of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and the ₹64 crore lifetime of Bad Newz. This achievement is particularly significant given that O’Romeo is a visceral, R-rated underworld drama, a sharp departure from the lighthearted comedies that usually dominate the ₹50-crore club.
The film’s box-office trajectory has been a fascinating study in strategic timing; it kicked off with a decent ₹9.01 crore on opening Friday and exploded by nearly 50% on Valentine’s Day, reaching ₹14.50 crore, as the “Shahid-Triptii” chemistry became the go-to choice for the holiday weekend. Even though a high-octane India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash dented the Sunday evening shows, leading to a collection of ₹11 crore, the film showed remarkable “legs” on Tuesday by collecting ₹5.90 crore—actually outperforming its Monday total of ₹5.10 crore.
Globally, the Sajid Nadiadwala production is already a winner, having minted over ₹67.15 crore worldwide and comfortably surpassing the lifetime global haul of Shahid’s previous outing, Deva. It has also successfully eclipsed the lifetime domestic earnings of the director-actor duo’s beloved cult hit Kaminey (₹41.3 crore) and their period drama Rangoon.
Despite having a reported production budget exceeding ₹80 crore, the film’s resilience in urban multiplexes suggests it is heading toward a “respectable” status, even as it prepares to face stiff competition from upcoming releases like Taapsee Pannu’s Assi and the Siddhant Chaturvedi-starrer Do Deewane Seher Mein. Moreover, it has completely overshadowed its direct clash competitor, Tu Yaa Main, which has struggled to cross the ₹4 crore mark in the same period.
With a lucrative post-theatrical digital deal already secured, the financial future of O’Romeo looks bright. Ultimately, this Day 6 report isn’t just about the numbers; it’s a validation of Triptii Dimri’s ability to shoulder a gritty, non-masala film and pull in audiences who are traditionally more inclined toward lighter fare.
As the “Half-Century” milestone is reached, the industry is closely watching to see if O’Romeo can maintain its momentum to challenge the ₹64 crore mark of Bad Newz, further solidifying Triptii’s position as the most bankable heroine of her generation.
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