Tamannaah teams up with Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Romeo
Tamannaah teams up with Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Romeo
Reportedly, well acknowledged actress Tamannaah Bhatia shares screen space with Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Romeo
The film ensures a gritty crime drama with complex characters and a big year-end release.
As of today Tamannaah will play a pivotal role in the narrative, set against a stylised crime backdrop. The film, which marks Bhardwaj’s return to the genre of morally complex protagonists, went on floors earlier this year and is currently in the final leg of production.
Sources close to the production house reveal that this is Vishal Bhardwaj’s most commercial film. It’s mounted like a gangster drama with high emotional stakes. Shahid plays a character with layered shades, and Tamannaah’s casting was a strategic decision to bring a fresh dynamic to the story.”
The film also features Triptii Dimri, with several key supporting roles played by seasoned actors, including Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda.
A second source stated, it isn’t just a glamorous part but her character influences the plot at key turning points. Also, she has a massive fanbase across languages, and her presence brings both weight and reach.”
This collaboration also marks a rare instance of Tamannaah stepping into a full-length role in a mainstream Hindi thriller after a series of OTT and South-based projects. Her last theatrical release in Bollywood was in 2019.
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Romeo, earlier titled Arjun Ustara, is eyeing a theatrical release on December 5, 2025, despite stiff competition in the same window. Shahid and Bhardwaj are reuniting after Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon — each a cult favourite in its own right.
Sources also hinted at a high-voltage promotional rollout closer to release. “The first poster is expected by late September or early October, followed by a teaser. The producers are optimistic about positioning Romeo as a year-end event film.”
News Edit KV Raman
