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Exclusive: Tamannaah Bhatia joins Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj's Romeo

Exclusive: Tamannaah Bhatia joins Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj's Romeo

India Today7 hours ago
In a major casting development, Tamannaah Bhatia has joined Shahid Kapoor for filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming directorial, 'Romeo', a gritty action-thriller.Industry sources confirmed to India Today that Tamannaah will play a pivotal role in the narrative, which is 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."This is Vishal Bhardwaj's most commercial film yet," a source close to the development told India Today on condition of anonymity. "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."advertisementThe film also stars Triptii Dimri, with several key supporting roles played by seasoned actors, including Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda. A second source stated, "The role required someone who could exude strength without losing emotional vulnerability. Tamannaah brought that balance from the first narration. It's not just a glamorous part—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.
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."- EndsYou May Also Like
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