Know why he refused to do Shahid Kapoor’s film?
O Romeo, (News), Mumbai: The teaser of Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor’s film O Romeo was released a few days ago, which the fans liked a lot. Shahid was seen in action mode in the teaser of the film. In this, director Vishal Bhardwaj showed a glimpse of the action thriller world. The teaser features stars like Shahid Kapoor, Trupti Dimri, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwari, Disha Patani and Nana Patekar. But Randeep Hooda was not seen anywhere in this.

Actually, he was cast for the role of villain in this film. Now, after the teaser of O Romeo came out, netizens also had the same question as to why Randeep Hooda is not seen in it. It is now being said that Randeep Hooda had left the project just a few days before the shooting started. The reason for leaving this film is to his personal life.

What is the reason for leaving Phils?

A Mid Day report quoted a source close to the production as saying that Randeep had started preparing for his role. But just before the shooting of his part started, he left the film due to some personal reasons. This is the time when Jaat was released in April 2025. Then he refused to do the film due to reasons to his personal life. For him, giving time to his responsibilities was his priority. He was taking care of his personal life and his wife’s health.

Avinash Tiwari was cast

Vishal Bhardwaj and producer Sajid Nadiadwala fully supported Hooda’s decision to walk out of the project. Along with this, it was decided to cast some other actor. Soon after his exit, Avinash Tiwari was cast to play the villain in the film. He is working with Bhardwaj for the first time in this film.

When will the film be released?

O Romeo will release on 13 February 2026. Shahid’s fearless look was seen in the teaser of the film, after which fans are eagerly waiting for his film. Shahid Kapoor will be seen in the role of Don Hussain Ustra in this film. Tripti will be seen playing the role of Sapna Didi. This is the fourth film together of Shahid Kapoor and director Vishal Bhardwaj. Before this, they have worked together in films like Kaminey, Haider and Rangoon.