O'Romeo Cast Fees, Shahid Kapoor Was Paid Five Times More Than His Co-Star Triptii Dimri In The Film

Shahid Kapoor’s much-awaited action thriller, O'Romeo, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime after its successful theatrical release on February 13, 2026. The film has an ensemble cast of some of the most talented stars, which includes Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Avinash Tiwary in lead roles. On the other hand, Nana Patekar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey appear in special roles.

Shahid Kapoor is the highest-paid actor in O’Romeo

The film garnered a lot of love and positive reviews among the masses. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, O’Romeo is based on the real accounts of Mumbai’s underworld. Shahid Kapoor plays the pivotal role of ‘Ustara’ and was the highest-paid actor in the film. To play the bloodied character, Shahid was paid a whopping amount of Rs. 45 crores.

How much did the other cast members from the film earn?

O’Romeo features Triptii Dimri playing Shahid Kapoor’s love interest, ‘Afsha’. As a female lead in the film, Triptii took home Rs. 6 crores for her role. On the other hand, Avinash Tiwary, who played the antagonist in the film, was paid Rs. 7 crores for his role as ‘Jalaluddin Shah’. Tamannaah Bhatia, who played an important role in the action thriller, took home Rs. 7 crores. Lastly, the Baaghi 2 actress, Disha Patani, took home a paycheque of Rs. 2 crores. Not just this, Nana Patekar will play the role of ‘Ismail Khan’ and was paid Rs. 4 crores for his role.

Who was Hussain Ustara, the character portrayed by Shahid Kapoor in O Romeo?

Born as Hussain Sheikh, Ustara spent most of his life in Mumbai's crime-ridden areas. As per multiple reports, he was driven by various gangs. His initiation into the world of crime began with street brawls and finally led to becoming a contract killer, renowned for his crafted killing methods. In O Romeo, Shahid Kapoor’s character is reportedly inspired by Hussain Ustara.

Hussain Ustara was the staunch rival of underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim and their rivalry was one of the most talked-about topics in Mumbai. According to various reports, Ustara operated from Bapu Khote Street and controlled the Badani Building. The news of their gang wars often hit the headlines.

How did Hussain Sheikh get the name ‘Ustara’?

Do you know how Hussain got the nickname ‘Ustara’? Hussain got the name after he got into an altercation where he struck his opponent with a serious, sharp wound with a Ustara (scalpel). The wound was so precise and deep that even doctors were stunned to see it and wondered how to operate on it. Writer, S Hussain Zaidi, in his book, Dongri to Dubai, wrote:

“It is said that a long incision had been made from shoulder to bottom. The doctors were astonished to see such a cut. They were unsure how to proceed with the operation."

What do you think about the whopping fees received by Shahid Kapoor for O’Romeo?

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