The makers of ‘O Romeo’ have offered a perfect treat to the audience with the teaser release of Shahid Kapoor’s starrer. Soon after the teaser release, social media was flooded with reactions. While some lauded Shahid for his power-packed performance, others simply can’t get enough of the unexpected avatar of Farida Jalal. Here’s a compilation of netizens’ reactions to Shahid’s ‘O Romeo’ teaser
The unexpected: Farida Jalal cussing on screen
Nobody expected to see ‘Sharaarat’ star Fariha Jalal swearing on screen, but here we are in 2026. One person wrote, “Farida Jalal swearing on camera was not on my 2026 bingo card.” One even commented, “We got Farida Jalal saying bad words before GTA 6.”
The character is receiving mixed reactions as one user wrote, “Bollywood has ruined my childhood memories! It has even managed to get the sweetest Farida Jalal to abuse!!”
Shahid Kapoor gets all the praises
Fans are showering appreciation for Shahid Kapoor and praising everything about him, from his screen presence to his intense look. One user wrote, “The world of #ORomeo looks intense, stylish, and loaded with attitude. #ShahidKapoor is in a fierce zone and the much-awaited Vishal Bhardwaj × Shahid Kapoor reunion feels electric -this time in a full-blown romantic action avatar.” Another pointed out, “he’s wearing gajra and has a gun in his hand, love this. 😭 o romeo is one rare Bollywood film to look forward to.”Another wrote, “Finally we got Shahid Kapoor we were missing so badly… O ‘Romeo is definitely a treat for us Fans…We are eating good this time.”
More reaction: From palette to cast
“WHAT WAS THIS!!!?? #ORomeo promo is a banger,” in addition to Shahid’s look and Farida Jalal’s savageness, netizens are showing excitement for the visual treat. One wrote, “The world of #ORomeo already feels rich and stylish. Beautiful color palette, raw action, and of course, Shahid Kapoor has a different aura when he plays unhinged characters.”
About ‘O Remeo’
The film explores themes of love, obsession, rage, and betrayal, following Shahid’s character as he navigates a world consumed by brutality and emotional turmoil. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the action-romance thriller boasts an ensemble cast featuring Tripti Dimri, Tamannaah Bhatia, Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal, and Avinash Tiwary, among others. The film is set to hit theatres on February 13, 2026, coinciding with Valentine’s Day weekend.
