Shahid Kapoor enters his most revolutionary avatar yet, and its first poster is released Hey Romeo! Makes it absolutely clear. Unveiled today, the image shows the actor drenched in blood and covered in intricate tattoos from head to toe, which immediately signals Vishal Bhardwaj’s darkest cinematic performance to date.

The film marks the fourth collaboration of the duo and will release in theaters on February 13, 2026. Sharing the poster on social media on Friday, the makers announced the teaser release on January 10. The post’s caption read, “Romeo O Romeo, where are you O’Romeo. Take a look at the world of #ORomeo. Out tomorrow.”

Here is the poster:

Alia Bhatt reacted to the poster, expressing her excitement saying, “Can’t wait for this film.”

Here is his response:

The thematic intensity of the film matches the kind of stories Bhardwaj and Kapoor have explored in the past – morally grey, character-driven and psychologically laden. However, people associated with the project believe Hey Romeo! expands that territory further, calling it one of the pair’s most ambitious and unsettling collaborations to date.

The character’s full-body tattoo – believed to be the first tattoo for a lead character in a mainstream Hindi film – is being seen as a bold change for commercial cinema. Insiders say the team aimed to create a look that would generate curiosity while deepening the audience’s understanding of the protagonist’s trauma and worldview.

Insiders reveal that each tattoo is connected to the character’s personal history, emotional wounds, and inner anger, effectively acting as a narrative extension of her psyche. The creative team reportedly spent months perfecting the icons, ensuring they held meaning, purpose, and narrative weight rather than acting as surface-level styling.

Promoted as a blend of style and substance, Hey Romeo! It is expected to provide a “never seen before” cinematic experience.