The romantic drama O’ Romeo collected approximately Rs. 2.90–3 crore nett on its second Sunday at the Indian box office, taking its nine-day cumulative total to around Rs. 47 crore nett. While the film did witness nearly 50 per cent growth from its second Friday, the jump is considered modest by current box office standards, where many films tend to double their Friday numbers on the second Saturday.
However, context plays an important role in interpreting these numbers. The film’s weekday business remained relatively elevated due to ongoing Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) ticket offers that began on Monday. These promotional schemes helped maintain footfalls during the weekdays, which in turn reduced the scope for a dramatic surge over the weekend. When a film sustains steady numbers throughout the week through heavy discounting, a muted weekend spike often follows.
Sunday’s performance is not expected to show major growth either, considering the nature of the film and its current trajectory. Additionally, a cricket match scheduled for the day could potentially limit footfalls further, especially in urban centers where sports events significantly impact evening and night shows. That said, since the overall business level is currently on the lower side compared to its opening weekend, even minor growth could reflect as a percentage jump.
The Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri starrer is now expected to close its second weekend in the range of Rs. 7.50–8 crore nett. By the end of the second Sunday, the film’s total collections are likely to hover around the Rs. 50 crore nett mark, either slightly above or just under it.
Looking ahead, the box office landscape appears relatively calm until the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Toxic. With no major competition in the immediate pipeline, O’ Romeo could gradually inch its way toward the Rs. 60 crore nett mark over the coming weeks. However, this journey is expected to be slow and steady rather than powered by any significant resurgence.
Interestingly, after the film’s opening weekend trend, it appeared unlikely that O’ Romeo would even reach the Rs. 50 crore milestone. The initial drop suggested a challenging road ahead. However, the introduction of BOGO offers and certain external pushes helped stabilize collections during the crucial weekdays. The unexpected holds on Monday and Tuesday briefly raised hopes that the film could trend toward a much stronger lifetime total. Unfortunately, a noticeable drop on Wednesday curbed that optimism, and since then, the collections have gradually declined.
From a broader perspective, reaching Rs. 50 crore nett does little to alter the film’s overall box office verdict. Mounted on a reportedly high budget, O’ Romeo required significantly higher numbers — ideally closer to double its current total — to emerge as a solid commercial success. While the film has managed to avoid a complete washout scenario, it remains underwhelming relative to its scale and cost.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of O’ Romeo’s box office collections in India so far:
Friday: Rs. 7.75 crore
Saturday: Rs. 11.50 crore
Sunday: Rs. 8.25 crore
Monday: Rs. 4.50 crore
Tuesday: Rs. 4.75 crore
Wednesday: Rs. 3.00 crore
Thursday: Rs. 2.50 crore
Second Week:
2nd Friday: Rs. 1.90 crore
2nd Saturday: Rs. 2.90 crore
2nd Sunday: Rs. 2.90–3 crore (approx.)
Total: Rs. 47.05 crore nett (approx.)
As it stands, O’ Romeo is likely to continue its theatrical run at a measured pace, relying on the absence of major new releases to stretch its final tally. Whether it ultimately crosses Rs. 60 crore nett will depend on how well it holds in the coming weekdays.
