As 2025 draws to a close, this year is shaping up to be a surprise year for the Indian film industry, with a number of sleeper hits. The year is going to end with Kartik Aryan. you are mine i yours i yours you are mineAnticipation continues to grow around the slated 2026 release. The most eagerly awaited among them is Shahid Kapoor’s fourth film with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. Hey Romeo!,
Shahid Kapoor to complete O Romeo shoot with 10-day patch schedule in Mumbai: Report
It appears that the producers are keen to wrap up filming quickly, with the final phase of shooting set to begin on December 28. The team is unlikely to take leave for the New Year celebrations, as Bhardwaj plans to begin a 10-day patch shoot at Vrindavan Studios in Malad.
According to a report in Mid-Day, this phase will include action sequences and dialogue-heavy scenes. “It’s a patch shoot, with some action and dialogue-heavy scenes,” a source revealed to the publication. The report further adds that the first two days will largely focus on Shahid Kapoor’s part, while co-stars Trupti Dimri and Randeep Hooda will not be required during this phase.
After a brief New Year’s break, production is expected to resume in January 2026 with an additional eight-day shoot. This schedule will reportedly include crowd scenes and sequences using body doubles. “If needed, the actors may be asked to report for a day or two,” the source said. Meanwhile, post-production work on the action thriller is already underway to ensure that the film is scheduled to release on February 13.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, Hey Romeo! It is being projected as a visually-driven, high-octane action thriller with a strong romantic thread. The film also stars veteran actor Nana Patekar. This film is scheduled to release on Valentine’s Day 2026.
