O Romeo Cast Fees: Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming romantic crime thriller O Romeo is gaining steady buzz ahead of its theatrical release on February 13, 2026. After the makers unveiled the film’s dark and stylish trailer, attention has now shifted to reports about the cast fees. What has caught everyone’s eye is the wide pay gap between the lead actors.
O Romeo is led by Shahid Kapoor and marks his fourth collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj. The actor plays Hussain Ustara, also known as Ustara, a feared hitman whose carefully controlled life begins to fall apart when love enters the picture.
As per multiple media reports, Shahid Kapoor has allegedly been paid around Rs 45 crore for the film. This makes him the highest-paid actor in the project by a clear margin.
O Romeo Cast Fees: Shahid Kapoor And Triptii Dimri’s Reported Pay Gap
Triptii Dimri plays Sapna Didi (also known as Afsha) and is said to be the emotional heart of O Romeo. Her character is shown as an innocent woman who gets drawn into a dangerous world filled with crime, love and revenge. Reports suggest that Triptii earned around Rs 6 crore for the role.
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This means Shahid Kapoor’s pay cheque is nearly 7.5 times higher than that of his co-star. While such pay differences are common in large Bollywood productions, the figures have still sparked online discussion. This is especially because Triptii’s character plays a key role in driving the film’s story.
Avinash Tiwary, who plays the antagonist Jalal, is reportedly paid about Rs 7 crore. His character is expected to raise the stakes and push Ustara deeper into conflict.
Tamannaah Bhatia Is The Highest Paid Actress
Tamannaah Bhatia is reportedly the highest-paid female actor in O Romeo. She plays Rabia, a character whose details have been kept tightly under wraps. The trailer does not show her scenes or dialogue. As per reports, Tamannaah has charged approximately Rs 7 crore for the film.
Disha Patani appears in the film as Julie (a dancer) and is rumoured to have received Rs 2 crore. Veteran actor Nana Patekar plays Ismail Khan and has reportedly charged Rs 4 crore.
About O’Romeo
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, O Romeo is a gritty underworld drama inspired by true events and a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. Set in post-independence Mumbai, the film looks at the rise of organised crime and violent power struggles.
The story follows Hussain Ustara and Sapna Didi, whose lives collide in a dangerous game of love and revenge. With a reported budget of around Rs 150 crore, O Romeo is being positioned as a major Valentine’s Day release in 2026. The film also stars Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani and Vikrant Massey.
