The upcoming film O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri, has generated considerable buzz since its teaser release. The film, slated to release on February 13, 2026, is a stylish action-romance set against a backdrop of the underworld. Alongside Kapoor and Dimri, the film features a stellar cast including Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Vikrant Massey, and Farida Jalal.

Adding to the anticipation, rumors have surfaced regarding a potential cameo by Akshay Kumar in O’Romeo. The buzz started after Akshay Kumar's name appeared on the film's IMDb page, with some fan pages also hinting at his involvement. However, there has been no official confirmation from the filmmakers regarding this.

The nature of Akshay Kumar's potential cameo remains unknown. If the cameo is indeed true, it would add another layer of intrigue to the already anticipated film.

Adding to the film's pre-release buzz, a controversy has emerged. Sanober Shaikh, the daughter of gangster Hussain Ustara, has reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of O’Romeo. She claims the film might negatively portray her father and has demanded ₹2 crore in compensation. The legal notice also requests the filmmakers halt the film's release until her concerns are addressed. While the makers haven't confirmed the film is based on Hussain Ustara, the teaser does state the film is inspired by true events, leading to speculation.

O’Romeo marks Shahid Kapoor's fourth collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj, following Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017). The teaser of O’Romeo has already created waves, with Farida Jalal's fans expressing surprise at her character's use of strong language. Jalal, in an interview, mentioned that she was initially taken aback when Vishal Bhardwaj asked her to use curse words but couldn't refuse the opportunity to work with him.